Santander Remains Confident Webster Financial Acquisition Will Close in 2026

Banco Santander remains confident its $12.3 billion acquisition of U.S.-based Webster Financial will close before the end of 2026, despite political tensions involving President Trump and Spain. The deal has received approval from the European Central Bank but still requires clearance from the Federal Reserve Board.

By Allissa Kline Wed, July 22, 2026 at 8:57 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Santander Remains Confident Webster Financial Acquisition Will Close in 2026

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Topics: Banco Santander regulatory approval U.S.-Spain trade tensions Webster Financial

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