WEEKLY FACTS 19 - 2026
Every day, Adnews reviews the latest innovations and news on financial services and international payment. Focus on announcements that should not be missed this week and that outline major trends in the sector.
BPCE completes novobanco buyback
The French banking group COPD announced the finalization of Acquisition 100 % of the capital of novobanco, Portugal's fourth bank. This operation marks a key step in the European development strategy of BPCE, now firmly anchored as one of the main banking players in the euro area. Through this acquisition, BPCE expands its presence in a dynamic Portuguese market, strengthens its Vision 2030 strategic plan, and affirms its commitment to support the real economy.
Nexi joins Wero for e-commerce in Germany
Nexi, European leader in payment solutions, is taking a new step in building a more sovereign and innovative payment landscape, announcing the integration of Wero in German e-commerce. This progress was the result of close cooperation with the European Payments Initiative (EPIThe aim is to offer European traders and consumers a fast, secure and controlled alternative to international payment giants.
The national register of potentially fraudulent IBANs enters into service
A bill was introduced in the Senate on October 22nd to improve the fight against fraud by means of Scriptural payment. It stressed the importance of creating a National record of accounts reported for risk of fraud and whose management would be entrusted to the Banque de France. It was adopted by the Senate last November. Today, this file is now operational.
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