Romania: Raiffeisen Bank completes acquisition of Garanti BBVA Romania

November 3, 2026

Raiffeisen Bank completes acquisition of Garanti BBVA Romania
Nov 3, 2026

Raiffeisen Bank completes acquisition of Garanti BBVA Romania.

Raiffeisen Bank announced that it completed the acquisition of 100% of Garanti BBVA Romania Group after receiving all required regulatory (…)

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