As the deal gets close to being finalized, banks and payment players need to prepare for a new competitive landscape

They may not break the deal, but it highlights the uncertainty left before the two cross the finish line

The president’s organization has accused Capital One of debanking based on ‘wokeness.’

The two are moving ahead with integration plans as they remain optimistic the deal will pass its final hurdles

Holiday spend, international transactions, and non-card payments boosted growth

Partnerships, non-card payments, and value-added services will help offset potential losses from the Capital One-Discover merger

What Omnicom-IPG’s tepid revenue outlook means: The two ad giants could upend agency dynamics, but tech firms are the industry’s real power brokers.

Delinquencies slightly improved for both issuers, but Discover’s card volume fell behind

Discover’s more limited global acceptance could frustrate customers, but Capital One would have the time and resources to grow acceptance

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Omnicom and IPG are merging, and who will be most impacted as a result. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

Delinquencies, co-brand movement, and the biggest mega-merger yet are just some of the things that will shape the new year.

The office of the Delaware State Bank Commissioner granted its approval, leaving just stakeholders and federal regulators to decide the deal’s fate.

What Omnicom and Interpublic’s merger means for the industry: The Big Four will become the Big Three in a move that shifts industry power dynamics.

Vodafone and Three’s £15 billion merger forms the UK’s largest mobile operator, reflecting a telecom consolidation trend and potential regulatory leniency on major M&As.

There won’t be a Dish-DirecTV merger: Debtholders quashed the deal, which would have helped buy time to stave off linear’s decline.

There won’t be a Dish-DirecTV merger: Debtholders quashed the deal, which would have helped buy time to stave off linear’s decline.

His aggressive antitrust approach could delay—or stop—the proposed merger. But his confirmation is a long shot

Firms must plan for regulatory changes across areas like BNPL, open banking, crypto, and credit cards

The deal faces an uphill battle no matter who wins, but we think it has better odds under Trump