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Shareholders Approve Proposed Merger of Fifth Third and Comerica
Banking // January 06, 2026

The proposed merger of Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica moved a step closer to completion Tuesday (Jan. 6) as shareholders of the two banks voted to approve the combination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Wall Street Banks on 2026 as Big Year for ‘Megadeals’
Partnerships / Acquisitions // December 31, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached historic numbers during 2025. 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,...

Banking Deals Catch Eye of Activist Investors Amid Deregulation
Banking // December 30, 2025

Relaxed rules in the U.S. around banking mergers have reportedly caught the eye of activist investors. 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...

Looser Regs Boost Worldwide M&A Value 50% in 2025
Acquisitions // December 26, 2025

The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announced worldwide in 2025 was reportedly the highest since 2021 and the second highest in the more than 40 years of records kept by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Payment Platforms Get Their AI Makeover

July 23, 2025
Changing consumer expectations, technology and competitive pressures are impacting the payments industry, Mark Smith, Head of Payments for Financial Services at AWS, writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Mergers Plus Tech Redraw Battle Lines in Payments Sector, Says FIS

July 17, 2025
Industry mergers, technology and economic challenges are driving change in the payments space, EVP Group President, FIS Automated Finance Seamus Smith writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting...

i2c Plays Long Game in Navigating AI Transformation

July 15, 2025
Technology is swiftly transforming the payments industry, but true disruption is a long game, i2c founder and CEO Amir Wain writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future...

Are Payments at the Halfway Mark of 2025, or a Defining Moment?

July 01, 2025
The payments industry is at a defining moment, Stax Payments Chief Transformation Officer Adam Gray writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.” Get the...

Quick Reads
NBH Bank Acquires Vista Bank for $377 Million

January 07, 2026
Colorado lender National Bank Holdings (NBH) Corporation has finalized its acquisition of Texas-based Vista 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 […]

Shareholders Approve Proposed Merger of Fifth Third and Comerica

January 06, 2026
The proposed merger of Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica moved a step closer to completion Tuesday (Jan. 6) as shareholders of the two banks voted to approve the combination. Get...

Wall Street Banks on 2026 as Big Year for ‘Megadeals’

December 31, 2025
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached historic numbers during 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking Deals Catch Eye of Activist Investors Amid Deregulation

December 30, 2025
Relaxed rules in the U.S. around banking mergers have reportedly caught the eye of activist investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...