Vista Bank completes acquisition of Investimental

Vista Bank Romania has completed its acquisition of 100% of Investimental’s shares after receiving approval from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), adding brokerage services to its banking business. Investimental’s existing management team will remain in place, and clients will retain access to all services and platforms under the same conditions.

The deal finalizes the acquisition agreement announced in January 2026. It brings Vista Bank specialized brokerage capabilities and digital access to capital markets in Romania, Europe, and the United States.

Banking and investment services

According to Vista Bank, the acquisition supports its strategy to combine everyday banking, financing, savings, and investment services in an integrated offering.

"Capital markets will play an increasingly important role in Romania’s economic development, in how companies raise capital and how individuals diversify their investments across different asset classes. We see this evolution as a long-term opportunity, and the acquisition of Investimental gives us the expertise and advanced technology needed to better connect banking and investment services with our customers’ needs. By combining these resources with personalised banking relationships built on trust, we will generate real value for our customers as their financial aspirations evolve. This investment is part of a broader objective: to strengthen our position in the banking sector and play an active role in developing Romania’s financial services market, combining growth in our core business with the selective pursuit of opportunities to expand the group", said Georgios Athanasopoulos, CEO of Vista Bank.

Investimental is the newest brokerage firm on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). When it entered the market in 2022, it became the first broker in 14 years to receive ASF authorization. During the first nine months of 2026, it intermediated transactions totaling RON 588 million, accounting for a market share of 0.72%.

"We are delighted to become part of Vista Bank’s financial ecosystem and are confident in the opportunities this step brings to our customers and our team. The bank’s customer relationships and distribution network allow us to offer Investimental’s services to a much wider audience, while continuing to improve the experience of our existing customers. Together, we will build on our technology and the team’s expertise to make investing more accessible and help more people become long-term investors. We remain focused on developing services and relationships that evolve alongside our customers", said Valentina Berevoianu, CEO of Investimental.

Investimental’s management will work with Vista Bank on the brokerage firm’s next stage of growth and align its strategy with the group’s broader objectives.

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Expansion and funding plans

The transaction follows Vista Bank’s acquisitions of Crédit Agricole Bank Romania, Alpha Leasing Romania, and Alpha Insurance Brokerage Romania, continuing its expansion into complementary financial services.

Alongside those efforts, Vista Bank has been strengthening its capital position and diversifying its funding sources. In April 2026, it listed its first bond issue, worth EUR 17 million, on the Bucharest Stock Exchange’s Regulated Market. The bonds mature in March 2036 and are part of the bank’s EUR 100 million Medium-Term Note Programme.

Vista Bank is also evaluating strategic alternatives for future growth and funding diversification, including potential equity and debt capital markets transactions. According to the company, any funds raised would finance general operations and support its long-term strategic objectives.

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