Bank Mergers news and trends

Bank Merger Approval Rates Hit 35-Year High
Bank Regulation // November 02, 2025

American regulators are greenlighting bank mergers at the quickest pace in more than 30 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

BNY Reportedly Pitched Merger to Northern Trust
Acquisitions // June 22, 2025

Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) has reportedly approached Northern Trust about a merger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Bankers Tell Congress Regulation Hinders M&A and ‘De Novo’ Formation
Bank Regulation // May 14, 2025

The path to creating a bank — from submitting a business plan to hitting the ground running — is a long and winding road, with tough regulations in the form of high capital requirements and mountains of paperwork, banking executives told lawmakers Wednesday (May 14)....

FDIC Wants to Lessen Scrutiny Into Banking Mega-Mergers
Bank Regulation // March 04, 2025

The FDIC wants to roll back a policy that had increased oversight into large bank mergers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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PNC Gets Regulatory OK to Acquire FirstBank

December 14, 2025
PNC Financial Services has gotten regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of Colorado-based FirstBank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Bank Merger Approval Rates Hit 35-Year High

November 02, 2025
American regulators are greenlighting bank mergers at the quickest pace in more than 30 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

BNY Reportedly Pitched Merger to Northern Trust

June 22, 2025
Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) has reportedly approached Northern Trust about a merger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FDIC Wants to Lessen Scrutiny Into Banking Mega-Mergers

March 04, 2025
The FDIC wants to roll back a policy that had increased oversight into large bank mergers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...