US Regulators’ Approach to Bank Mergers May Have a Silver Lining
On March 8, the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller…
DOJ Wants To Block More Mergers, But It is Easier Said than Done
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Jonathan Kanter warned that the department will seek to…
Microsoft’s Bid for Activision May Test Market Definitions
Microsoft's $70 billion deal for Activision will likely be subject to significant…
AON-WTW Hangs in the Balance as DOJ Files Suit To Block Deal
The combination between AON and Willis Tower Watson hangs in the balance…
AerCap-GECAS’s EU Review Takes Off With Soft Landing in Sight
The combination of AerCap and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) will create…
Worldline, Nexi Continue PayTech M&A Spree.
Three companies are competing to lead the EU PayTech sector, Adyen, Worldline…
Visa, Mastercard May Face Hurdles to Grow Through M&A
The failed attempt by Visa to buy Plaid may indicate a bigger…
EU M&A Banking: at the Table or on the Menu
Recent moves from Intesa San Paolo and La Caixa are encouraging lenders…
China’s SAMR Tightens Its Grip on M&A Notification, May Close VIE Gap
Variable Interest Entity (VIE) is a grey area in China. In the…
LSE Likely Needs More Divestitures To Close Refinitiv Deal
LSE is accepting bids for Borsa Italiana or for its bond trading…
UK’s CMA Clears $5 Billion Visa-Plaid, Lures Companies Into FinTech M&A
Visa's $5 billion acquisition of Plaid was unconditionally cleared by the U.K.'s…
Thyssenkrupp-Kone’s Elevator Tieup May Stay in Ground Floor
(Premium)- After a failed JV with Tata, Thyssenkrupp is now trying to…