17 Feb, 2026

Santander-Webster megadeal expected to ride the fast US bank deal approval wave

Banco Santander SA's proposed acquisition of Webster Financial Corp. is expected to receive a quick regulatory approval, with its preexisting US presence likely to outweigh the foreign ownership aspect.

Bank M&A deals have been closing faster under the new regulatory regime, including larger ones, but Santander's purchase of Webster is ...[end of article preview]