DBS's Attempt to Acquire Alliance Bank Stake Allegedly Stalled
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 02 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
DBS Group Holdings' Acquisition Plans: DBS Group Holdings' attempt to acquire a stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd. is currently stalled due to the lack of regulatory approval from Malaysia's central bank to initiate discussions.
Regulatory Approval Delay: Both DBS and Alliance's largest shareholder submitted applications for approval about eight months ago but have not received any response from the regulator, which is required for them to start talks.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
