TSX:RY 5 March 2026

RBC and BMO Near $2 Billion Moneris Sale to Verifone Owner, Report Says

RBC and BMO Near $2 Billion Moneris Sale to Verifone Owner, Report Says

Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal are in advanced talks to sell Moneris to Francisco Partners in a deal valuing the payments processor at over $2 billion, the Financial Times reported. Moneris processes about one in three transactions in Canada and serves 325,000 merchant locations. An agreement could be reached by summer, but other bidders may still emerge. All parties declined to comment.
May 5, 2026
Lloyds tipped as front-runner for Aegon UK business as bidders circle

Lloyds tipped as front-runner for Aegon UK business as bidders circle

Lloyds is leading the first round of bids for Aegon’s UK business, valued at £1–1.5 billion, according to Financial News. Phoenix Group and Canada Life also submitted offers, with final bids due next month. Lloyds disclosed a new share buyback, purchasing over 20 million shares at an average 98 pence each. Aegon began reviewing its UK unit as it shifts focus to the U.S.
March 5, 2026