Bank Mergers news and trends

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...

PNC Gets Regulatory OK to Acquire FirstBank
Partnerships // 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,...

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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 PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

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...

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...