Romania: SocGen’s Romanian subsidiary BRD to acquire Patria Bank’s asset (…)

March 10, 2026

SocGen’s Romanian subsidiary BRD to acquire Patria Bank’s asset management division
Mar 10, 2026

SocGen’s Romanian subsidiary BRD to acquire Patria Bank’s asset management division.

BRD Groupe Société Générale, through BRD Asset Management, has signed an agreement with Patria Bank for the acquisition of 99.9944% of Patria (…)

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