Financial Services News

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ascensus acquires AmericanTCS to expand retirement and trust technology platform

Ascensus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AmericanTCS, a provider of retirement, trust and custody, and technology automation solutions, combining two organizations to create a scaled, integrated tech-enabled platform across the retirement services value chain.

2 weeks ago • United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

Carlyle takes majority stake in Knack and Equalize to build AI-native RCM platform

Carlyle has acquired a majority stake in Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM, merging the two AI-driven revenue cycle management players into a multi-specialty global platform serving physician groups, rural hospitals, and specialty care segments. Financial terms were not disclosed.

2 weeks ago • United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

WisdomTree completes $200 million acquisition of Atlantic House for active ETF expansion

WisdomTree has completed its acquisition of Atlantic House Holdings for £150 million (approximately $200 million), advancing its strategy in active ETFs and outcome-oriented strategies. The London-based manager adds derivatives-driven investment expertise, supporting the planned launch of 15-20 defined outcome ETFs globally over the next 18 months.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom;United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

Aviva expands claims ecosystem through acquisition of DisasterCare

Aviva has acquired specialist restoration firm DisasterCare to internalize its property recovery supply chain. The move aims to accelerate claim processing times, reduce indemnity costs through faster damage mitigation, and integrate specialized flood restoration training expertise directly into the insurer’s core operations.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Mergers & Acquisitions

Estithmar Holding enters Syrian financial market with 49 percent stake in Shahba Bank

Estithmar Holding, via its subsidiary Masaref Holding, has acquired a 49 percent interest in Syria-based Shahba Bank. The strategic investment aims to capitalize on Syria's economic recovery and reconstruction efforts while expanding the Qatari group’s regional financial services footprint and diversifying its multi-sector investment portfolio.

2 weeks ago • Qatar;Syrian Arab Republic

Agriculture & Farming

EFSE and KGF launch sustainable agriculture guarantee program for Turkish farmers

The European Fund for Southeast Europe has launched a cooperation with Turkey's Credit Guarantee Fund to develop a sustainable agriculture guarantee program. EFSE will also provide approximately EUR 100 million in financing to partner financial institutions, addressing collateral constraints while encouraging climate-smart and resource-efficient agricultural investments.

2 weeks ago • Turkey

Investments & Funding

IFC targets $10 billion annual investment in India by 2030 to bolster infrastructure and climate goals

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) intends to nearly double its yearly capital deployment in India to $10 billion by 2030. Focusing on renewable energy, urban development, and financial services, the strategy emphasizes mobilizing private capital through innovative instruments like pooled municipal bonds to address India's growing infrastructure needs.

2 weeks ago • India

Investments & Funding

ADB approves $250 million loan for Bangladesh social protection reforms

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $250 million loan to support Bangladesh in operationalising social protection system reforms. The programme expands widow allowance coverage to at least 250,000 additional vulnerable women, introduces contributory schemes, and increases access to financial services for women entrepreneurs by at least 15%.

2 weeks ago • Bangladesh

Renewable Energy

Enviromena secures £525 million initial commitment for 1 GW UK solar pipeline

Enviromena has secured an £825 million financing facility with an initial £525 million commitment from a syndicate including BBVA, Intesa Sanpaolo, Lloyds, NatWest, and Societe Generale. The funding supports rapid delivery of a 1 GW solar pipeline across the UK, with a £300 million uncommitted accordion for future expansion.

2 weeks ago • United Kingdom

Islamic Finance

EBRD doubles trade finance support for Arab Islamic Bank to USD 10 million to bolster West Bank commerce

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has expanded its credit facility for Palestine’s Arab Islamic Bank, increasing the trade finance limit to USD 10 million. This tactical capital injection aims to sustain cross-border commercial activity in the West Bank by mitigating the impact of restricted international banking access.

2 weeks ago • Palestinian Territory

Investments & Funding

AfDB approves $10.4 million grant for Ghana's public financial management reforms

The African Development Bank has approved a $10.41 million grant to strengthen Ghana's public financial management, improve domestic resource mobilisation, and prepare a new national development plan. The SIEFEG project targets spending oversight, gender equality, and climate resilience amid recent macroeconomic improvements including reduced inflation and fiscal deficit.

2 weeks ago • Ghana

Investments & Funding

GELEX Infrastructure closes $200 million oversubscribed syndicated loan with HSBC

GELEX Infrastructure has successfully raised a $200 million syndicated loan arranged by HSBC, attracting participation from 19 international financial institutions. The facility was more than twice oversubscribed, marking the company's debut international syndicated financing and supporting its long-term infrastructure investment plans.

2 weeks ago • Vietnam

Financial Services

CapMan Real Estate outsources Nordic financial services to Colliers in strategic partnership

CapMan Real Estate has appointed Colliers as its financial services partner across Finland and Sweden, with 13 specialists transferring to support the agreement. The deal covers funds investing in office, social infrastructure, and hotel assets, expanding Colliers' property management services into the Swedish market.

2 weeks ago • Finland

Investments & Funding

EIB Global commits EUR 40 million to Speedinvest for African tech expansion

The European Investment Bank’s development arm has pledged EUR 40 million to Speedinvest’s inaugural Africa-dedicated fund. The capital aims to scale high-growth startups in fintech, healthcare, and mobility across the continent, with a strategic focus on gender-inclusive investing and cross-border digital integration.

2 weeks ago • Europe;Africa