Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Fulton Financial Corp. Gets Fed Approval to Acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp and Indirectly Blue Foundry Bank
The Federal Reserve Board announced on February 19, 2026 that it has approved Fulton Financial Corporation’s application to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp, which will also result in the indirect acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank. The approval clears the path for Fulton Financial to expand its banking footprint in New Jersey. Deal terms and value were not disclosed.
Federal Reserve Board – All press releases
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Bank of America Commits $25bn to Private Credit Lending
Bank of America announced a $25bn commitment to expand its private credit lending activities, aiming to capture more opportunities in the sector as concerns rise about its health. The move follows similar initiatives by other Wall Street institutions.
Financial Times — Companies
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Banco De Bogotá Buys Back 2026 Notes
Colombian lender Banco de Bogotá announced it will repurchase close to half of its subordinated notes due in May 2026, reducing its outstanding debt. The buyback is part of the bank's effort to manage its balance sheet and improve liquidity....
LatinFinance
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Monte Dei Paschi Moves to Take Mediobanca Private
Italian bank Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced plans to take Mediobanca private, aiming to delist the investment bank from the stock exchange. The move sparked a rise in Mediobanca's share price. Deal terms and valuation were not disclosed.
Handelsblatt (English)
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
NatWest Group to Acquire Evelyn Partner for £2.7bn
NatWest Group announced it will acquire UK wealth manager Evelyn Partner in a £2.7bn deal, expanding its wealth management footprint. The acquisition, revealed last week, aims to combine NatWest’s large customer base with AI-driven wealth services. The move underscores NatWest’s...
diginomica (ERP/Finance apps)
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
The Access Bank UK to Acquire Zempler Bank
The Access Bank UK announced it will acquire Zempler Bank, an SME-focused lender. The transaction has received regulatory approval and is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Fintech Futures
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Banks Prepare to Sell €4 Billion BASF Coatings Buyout Debt
Banks are preparing to market and sell €4 billion of buyout debt issued by BASF Coatings, a division of chemical giant BASF. The transaction, valued at €4 billion, is being arranged by a syndicate of banks ahead of a secondary market offering.
Bloomberg – Markets
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Santander Bank to Acquire Webster Bank for $12.2 Billion
Santander Bank announced a $12.2 billion acquisition of Webster Bank, aiming to expand its U.S. retail banking presence. The deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year and will create one of the largest banking consolidations in the...
Doctor of Credit
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Quantum Systems Secures €150M Financing Package From EIB and Major European Banks
Munich‑based Quantum Systems announced a €150 million financing package to fund its growth and industrial scaling in Europe. The package includes a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank and additional funding from Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, combining debt and...
EU-Startups
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
MUFG to Acquire 20% Stake in Shriram Finance in $4.4B Deal
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is set to acquire a 20% stake in India's Shriram Finance, valued at $4.4 billion. The Reserve Bank of India has cleared the transaction without requiring prior approval, and the deal has secured shareholder consent,...
Mint (LiveMint) – Companies
Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Gulf Development Raises Stake in Kasikornbank to 10%
Gulf Development Plc increased its shareholding in Kasikornbank to 10.03% after acquiring additional shares on Feb 12, 2026, as disclosed in a filing on Feb 16. The stake remains below Thailand's 10% regulatory threshold, avoiding central bank approval, and is...
Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)