All articles by Shivam Mishra
Shivam Mishra
European Commission challenges Spain’s BBVA-Sabadell merger block
According to the EC, Spain’s actions contravene European Union rules, potentially impacting the region’s banking consolidation efforts.
Unicredit increases Commerzbank stake to 20% through derivatives
The move positions UniCredit as the largest shareholder of Commerzbank, surpassing the German government.
South African fintech Lesaka to buy Bank Zero in digital banking push
Bank Zero, founded in 2018, provides an app-driven platform for retail and commercial banking services.
DXC and Thought Machine partner to accelerate banking modernisation
The joint solution addresses challenges faced by small to midsize banks, such as complex vendor landscapes and legacy systems.
Plumery integrates Salt Edge’s open banking gateway
The partnership focuses on integrating Salt Edge’s open banking gateway into Plumery’s platform.
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China accelerates banking merger efforts to establish global giants
The consolidation effort seeks to streamline China’s traditionally fragmented financial landscape.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Debevoise & Plimpton lead M&A legal advisory in financial services for Q1 2025
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison topped in terms of value, by advising on over $12bn worth of deals.
Citi and Houlihan Lokey lead Q1 2025 M&A financial advisories
Citi led by deal value, while Houlihan Lokey topped by deal volume.
Santander UK to shutter 95 branches, affecting 750 jobs
This decision comes amid a shift towards digital banking, with a 63% increase in digital transactions at the bank since 2019.
mylo receives approval for digital onboarding in Egypt
mylo said this “landmark achievement represents a transformative leap” in Egypt’s consumer finance sector industry.