All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Wachtell, Kirkland emerge top North American M&A legal advisory during Q1-Q3 2025
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised on transactions totalling $369.4bn, while Kirkland & Ellis advised on 337 transactions.
India targets streamlined banking sector with planned PSB mergers– report
The discussions regarding the consolidation are projected to extend into FY 2027.
Finshape partners with Systems Limited to enhance GCC digital banking
The alliance is expected to open up new avenues in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
BBVA’s takeover bid secures only 2.8% acceptance from Sabadell shareholders
If over half of the shareholders agree to the offer, BBVA would assume control of Sabadell.
Regulatory hurdles delay Revolut’s UK banking licence-report
The company is in the midst of a “mobilisation phase” after being granted a conditional UK banking licence in July 2024.
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Kirkland & Ellis dominates M&A legal advisory in first three quarters of 2025
Kirkland & Ellis attained the top rank by providing counsel on 384 transactions, which cumulatively amounted to $414.1bn.
Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey lead in M&A advisory for Q1-Q3 2025
With regard to deal volume, Houlihan Lokey topped by offering advisory services on 240 deals.
Emirates NBD to buy majority stake in India’s RBL Bank – report
Emirates NBD would conduct the transaction through its Indian subsidiary, which is expected to be integrated with RBL Bank post-purchase.
ANZ Group halts share buyback, redirects funds to strategic revamp
ANZ has revealed plans to achieve A$800m ($517.6m) in cost savings before tax during the current financial year.
FIS integrates Glia’s AI to improve customer service in banking
The technological incorporation will address routine customer inquiries with AI agents, while complex issues are escalated to human agents.