Bank Mergers news and trends

WaFd Merges With Digital Lender EverBank in $3.9 Billion Deal
Banking // September 08, 2026

Seattle-based bank WaFd has agreed to merge with EverBank in a $3.9 billion deal. 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...

Santander’s $12 Billion Webster Bank Deal Wins Fed Approval
Acquiring // August 05, 2026

Santander says the Federal Reserve has approved its acquisition of Webster Bank. 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...

Bank Branch Closures Tick Up as Lenders Merge
Banking // 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...

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...

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FDIC Proposes Fast Track for Bank Merger Reviews

September 17, 2026
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board of directors voted Thursday (Sept. 17) to approve a proposed rule that it said would make the agency’s review of bank merger transactions faster, more predictable and tailored to the potential risks of the transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

WaFd Merges With Digital Lender EverBank in $3.9 Billion Deal

September 08, 2026
Seattle-based bank WaFd has agreed to merge with EverBank in a $3.9 billion deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Santander’s $12 Billion Webster Bank Deal Wins Fed Approval

August 05, 2026
Santander says the Federal Reserve has approved its acquisition of Webster Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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...