Global Payments
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FIS Updates on Issuer Solutions Acquisition Regulatory Review; Expects Completion by H1 2026
FIS announced a slight delay in its acquisition of Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions business due to a refiling of the UK Merger Notice with the CMA. FIS proactively identified supplementary information needed for the CMA’s review. Despite this procedural hurdle, FIS maintains its expectation that the transaction will close in the first half of 2026. Analysts are watching closely to see if the CMA’s inquiry signals broader concerns about consolidation in the fintech space and potential impacts on competition.
