All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Plumas Bancorp finalises acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bancorp
Financial projections indicate that Plumas Bancorp’s acquisition is expected to enhance earnings per share by around 9% in 2025 and 23% in 2026.
Ecobank Group and Google Cloud to accelerate financial inclusion and innovation across Africa
Google Cloud technologies to strengthen Ecobank’s platform for enhanced digital banking, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) support, and economic development on the continent.
Santander reaches £2.65bn deal to acquire TSB from Sabadell
The acquisition will expand Santander’s UK customer base and lending capacity, serving nearly 28 million customers nationwide.
Cadence Bank completes its acquisition of Industry Bancshares
The merger also provides stability and consistency to Industry’s banking operations and customer experience, and increased liquidity to support lending in Industry’s markets.
ABN AMRO wraps up €672m acquisition of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe
The deal is expected to boost Bethmann Bank as a key provider for wealthy clients, family businesses, and institutions in Germany.
ECB commits to distributed ledger technology settlement plans with dual-track strategy
Short-term track (Pontes) to pilot link between distributed ledger technology platforms and TARGET Services by end-2026.
BNP Paribas to buy German custody and depositary business of HSBC
Through the acquisition, BNP Paribas aims to enhance services in institutional funds and insurance sectors.
BBVA expands European presence with German digital bank launch
BBVA’s German digital bank offers a checking account with 3% interest and a debit card with 3% cashback, fee-free.
Maverick Bancshares to expand West Texas presence with Sandhills acquisition
The agreement will see Tejas Bank merge into Maverick Bank, creating a regional community bank in West Texas with assets exceeding $650m once finalised.
Xero to acquire Melio to integrate bill payments with accounting software
The transaction enables Xero to incorporate Melio’s bill payment capabilities into its accounting platform, expanding its offering for small and medium-sized businesses in the US.