mergers

M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
April 22, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has reportedly remained quiet so far this year as potential dealmakers try to get a sense of the Trump...

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FDIC and Federal Reserve Fine Discover, Alleging Credit Card Misclassification
FDIC and Federal Reserve Fine Discover, Alleging Credit Card Misclassification
April 18, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board fined Discover Financial Services and two subsidiaries, Discover Bank and DFS Services LLC, alleging that they misclassified consumer credit...

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Worldpay and FIS Deals Shake Up Merchant Services in Echo of 2019’s M&A
Worldpay and FIS Deals Shake Up Merchant Services in Echo of 2019’s M&A
April 17, 2025  |  Business

In the FinTech space, 2025 is shaping up to feel a bit like 2019. This time around, all eyes are on embedded payments, in a...

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Trump’s Tariff Tactics Yield Tepid Dealmaking Activity
Trump’s Tariff Tactics Yield Tepid Dealmaking Activity
April 01, 2025  |  Acquisitions

The United States trade war appears to have dampened hopes of a big year for dealmaking. Merger and acquisition (M&A) volume in the first quarter...

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DOJ Reportedly Closer to Approving Capital One/Discover Merger
DOJ Reportedly Closer to Approving Capital One/Discover Merger
April 01, 2025  |  Acquisitions

The Justice Department (DOJ) is reportedly closer to permitting Capital One’s purchase of Discover. That’s according to a report Monday (March 31) by the Capital Forum, citing sources familiar with the matter....

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Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
March 26, 2025  |  Economy

Wall Street banks are reportedly gearing up to cut staff amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Recruiters and analysts discussed the state of dealmaking in a Wednesday...

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Grab Reportedly Seeking $2 Billion to Acquire Rival GoTo
Grab Reportedly Seeking $2 Billion to Acquire Rival GoTo
March 26, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Singapore-based ride-hailing/delivery platform Grab is reportedly trying to raise funds to acquire rival GoTo. The company is in discussions to obtain a bridge loan of up to $2...

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Dealmaking Hits 10-Year Low Due to Uncertainty
Dealmaking Hits 10-Year Low Due to Uncertainty
March 24, 2025  |  Acquisitions

When Donald Trump retook the White House last year, parts of the banking world celebrated. Wall Street dealmakers saw his presidency ushering in a new...

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Wave of FinTech Dealmaking Spotlights Appeal of Embedded Finance
Wave of FinTech Dealmaking Spotlights Appeal of Embedded Finance
March 13, 2025  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Within the FinTech space, a surge in dealmaking over the past few months is taking shape as macro factors set the stage for mergers, acquisitions...

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