Financial Licensing Advisors 
02 · Buy
Buying an existing institution can be faster than licensing a new one, but every change of control needs the regulator's approval. Listings are anonymised; identities are shared under NDA after our checks.
Updated 2026-10-07. Not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy. Listings terms.
6 of 6 entities
Caribbean jurisdiction (disclosed under NDA)
Clean balance sheet with no liabilities and no operating history. Approved activities are stated to include general and international banking, investment banking, trust and online FX services, subject to the final licence.
Caribbean jurisdiction (disclosed under NDA)
Seasoned institution in good standing and fully audited. Authorised for general banking, FX, trust and insurance services. Sale includes brand, staff structure, IT systems and management.
Caribbean jurisdiction (disclosed under NDA)
Payment service provider authorised to intermediate payments internationally without restrictions, with a clean balance sheet and no liabilities. As a PSP it moves and settles payments but cannot grant credit or loans. Licensed in a Caribbean jurisdiction disclosed under NDA.
Caribbean jurisdiction (disclosed under NDA)
Fintech payment service provider authorised for international payment intermediation and settlement with digital-asset markets, with a clean balance sheet and no liabilities. As a PSP it cannot grant credit or loans. Licensed in a Caribbean jurisdiction disclosed under NDA.
South-eastern Europe (disclosed under NDA)
Profitable commercial bank under the same owner since 2016, with return on equity of 15.77%, a capital adequacy ratio of 16.49% and non-performing loans of 1.93%.
Central America (disclosed under NDA)
Largest commercial bank of its country: retail and consumer-credit bank with a nationwide branch and ATM network and a mostly digital transaction base. The majority shareholder is selling 100%. Bidders must show extensive banking experience and proof of funds of at least EUR 1 billion.
A members-only market where licensed banks and regulated firms can be listed and acquired, with verified buyers.
Budget
Typical closing prices we have seen over two years, distressed banks excluded. Price depends on the jurisdiction, the financial position and the client base. The price is only part of the budget: after the purchase the bank must still hold the capital its regulator requires.
Closing prices in millions of euros, not asking prices. Indicative only.
To bid on a listed bank
Send the listing code and these documents to [email protected]. All submissions are verified.
Buy or license?
Regulators are cautious about new banks: they carry systemic risk, take supervisory time and come with unknown management. Many prefer an established bank changing hands, especially when new owners bring capital to a bank that needs it.
An approved change of control usually takes months, where a new licence can take years.
Office, approved staff, systems and correspondent accounts already exist.
A recapitalised bank is good news for its regulator.
You pay for what exists. It is still often the better route.
What to target
Decide this first. Once the deal closes, every liability of the bank is the new owner’s responsibility.
A licensed bank with no clients or liabilities. Simplest due diligence; you build the business.
Revenue from day one, but every client file and loan becomes yours to answer for.
Lower price, but bad loans or toxic securities and a regulator watching closely. Needs fresh capital.
Before you trust an offer
Verify every bank with its regulator before you pay anything. We contact the authorities in all cases.
How an acquisition works
You tell us what you want to acquire. We verify who you are, your owners, sanctions status and source of funds.
A non-disclosure agreement, then the entity’s identity and an initial information pack.
Financial statements, regulatory filings, audits, IT and compliance reports.
Your lawyers, auditors and advisers test what you are buying. Price and terms follow.
You apply to the regulator, which assesses your reputation, finances, plan and management.
Signing is conditional on approval. Completion follows once the regulator says yes.
Due diligence
Looking for something specific?
Many transactions never reach a public list. Describe the licence, jurisdiction and size you have in mind.
