Bank Mergers news and trends

Europe’s Cross-Border Bank Mergers Hit 18-Year High
News // February 16, 2026

Cross-border mergers between European Union banks are reportedly at their highest level since 2008. 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...

PNC Gets Regulatory OK to Acquire FirstBank
Acquisitions // 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...

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...

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Bank Branch Closures Tick Up as Lenders Merge

April 05, 2026
Bank mergers are on the rise, which could also mean an uptick in bank branch closures. 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 […]

Europe’s Cross-Border Bank Mergers Hit 18-Year High

February 16, 2026
Cross-border mergers between European Union banks are reportedly at their highest level since 2008. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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...

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...