INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
The European Investment Bank has committed $37.5 million to Tanmiya Capital Fund II, helping the vehicle reach a $130 million final close. This capital will target established Egyptian small and medium enterprises across healthcare, fintech, and logistics, driving private sector growth, job creation, and enhanced trade alignment with the European Union.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Arab Sea Information Systems Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with PayTabs Group to sell its entire ownership interest in SeaPay, its financial services subsidiary, for SAR 35 million. The proposed divestment remains subject to due diligence, definitive contractual agreements and regulatory approvals, with no immediate financial impact from the MoU itself.
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved an additional USD 8.8 million for Financiera Consolidada’s global credit line in Guatemala, raising its total ceiling to USD 38.8 million. The expanded facility will support business working capital, fixed-asset purchases, trade operations and enterprises led by women.
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
The African Development Bank Group and UK Export Finance have signed a foundational Memorandum of Understanding to cofinance strategic projects across Africa. This partnership targets critical sectors including energy, digital infrastructure, and agriculture, aiming to mobilize scalable capital for the continent's sustainable economic development.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
AMMB Holdings Berhad has finalized the cash acquisition of Menara AmBank and associated rights for MYR331 million through its banking subsidiary. The transaction concluded following the settlement of the remaining balance under the purchase agreement.
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
Antalpha has agreed to invest US$2 million for additional equity in Aurelion, reinforcing its controlling position as the digital gold infrastructure provider advances its treasury and tokenized asset operations.
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
Pine Labs has injected INR 250 million into its fully owned subsidiary, Synergistic Financial Networks, through a rights issue. The capital infusion aims to bolster working capital, support operational scaling and facilitate investments in step-down subsidiaries without altering equity stakes.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to acquire credit intelligence provider Octus for $3.54 billion in cash. The transaction aims to unify public and private credit data workflows and strengthen the buyer's presence among alternative investment managers.
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB) and BBVA have launched a €1.3 billion financing initiative backed by synthetic securitisation transactions. The capital aims to support liquidity, working capital, and sustainability projects for small and medium enterprises across Spain, with an emphasis on cohesion regions.
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
The African Development Bank Group (AFDB) has rolled out the second phase of its multinational natural capital accounting initiative, the Mainstreaming Natural Capital in Africa's Development Finance project (NC4-ADF II), across 13 sub-Saharan African nations. The program aims to institutionalize environmental valuation within national budgeting, drive green finance, and enhance regional collaboration.
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has finalized a EUR 125 million covered bond agreement with BCC Banca Iccrea to boost capital availability for cooperative banks. The initiative prioritizes small and mid-sized enterprises, allocating significant capital toward agricultural and bioeconomy projects in Italy.
SOFTWARE & IT
Provigil Surveillance has emerged as the lowest bidder for a major e-surveillance contract issued by the Bank of Maharashtra, covering over 1,550 banking sites with an estimated project value of approximately 1.15 billion rupees.
SOFTWARE & IT
CapitalOS has secured $21.9 million in Series A funding led by LGVP to expand its embedded finance infrastructure. The capital will accelerate the development of automated money orchestration tools, enabling business software platforms to deploy compliant financial services rapidly without building underlying systems from scratch.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Prosperity Partners has completed the acquisition of business advisory and accounting firm Fabietti, Hale, Hammerstedt & Powers, PA (FHHP). This strategic transaction extends the buyer's geographical presence into Southern New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region.
CAPITAL MARKETS
Citigroup has finalized a 72 million USD carbon removal-linked note to fund a biochar initiative by Applied Carbon in Texas. This innovative outcome bond redirects traditional coupon payments toward upfront project capital, with investor returns tied directly to verified carbon credit generation, signaling a new mechanism for scaling private climate finance.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
CNP Assurances has agreed to purchase the Brazilian and Mexican insurance operations of Prudential Financial for USD 4 billion. The transaction advances the French insurer's Latin American expansion strategy, targeting enhanced market share and diversified distribution networks across emerging economies, with completion anticipated in late 2027 pending regulatory clearance.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Global multi-asset fintech enterprise Plus500 has agreed to purchase Brazilian broker-dealer Guru to secure direct market entry in Latin America's largest economy. The transaction leverages existing cash reserves and follows a recent US acquisition, scaling the group's international reach and multi-asset capabilities.
CONSULTANCY & ADVISORY
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking plans to scale its operations in Japan by acquiring boutique M&A firm Sangyo Sosei Advisory. The strategic move enhances the global institution's local advisory capacity across key sectors including technology, media, and infrastructure.
CONSULTANCY & ADVISORY
William Blair has acquired boutique advisory firm Armentum Partners to enhance its debt and alternative capital solutions. The transaction incorporates specialized expertise in enterprise value lending, asset-based financing, and royalty monetization, strengthening the firm's foothold within the venture capital and high-growth sectors.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Nedbank Group has officially secured unconditionality for its landmark transaction to acquire a majority stake in NCBA Group, marking a major milestone in cross-border banking consolidation. The multi-step corporate integration is projected to finalize following settlement procedures later this year.
