US approves Capital One takeover of Discover Financial

April 18, 2025, 4:21 pm

U.S. bank regulators have greenlighted Capital One’s $35.5 billion acquisition of Discover Financial, marking a major merger milestone. The approval follows detailed assessments regarding competition, financial stability, and potential national security issues, setting the stage for a consolidated landscape in the banking sector. This development reflects the regulatory scrutiny applied to high-value financial deals in an era of heightened market integration and oversight.


reuters.com/business / Capital One, Discover deal approved by US bank regulators - Reuters

Capital One, Discover deal approved by US bank regulators  Reuters

www.ft.com/ / Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial approved by US - Financial Times

Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial approved by US  Financial Times


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