ECB approves Bawag's acquisition of Irish state-owned PTSB

The European Central Bank has approved Bawag's purchase of Permanent TSB, clearing a key regulatory hurdle in the contested takeover of the Irish state-owned lender. The approval reduces uncertainty around the deal's completion, though final terms and Irish government consent remain pending. The move signals consolidation in the eurozone banking sector and may affect Irish banking competition.

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