In reviewFinancial Services25 January 2026

ING GROUP to acquire GS TFI

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ING GROUP acquires GS TFI

Deal facts

Buyer
ING GROUP
Target
GS TFI
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
25 January 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Financial Services
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

ING Group has agreed to acquire GS TFI in a transaction valued at undisclosed terms. The deal involves the acquisition of a target operating within the financial services sector, specifically covering activities related to insurance, pension funding, and other financial service activities. No specific consideration structure or deal value was reported in the available data. The transaction was announced on 25 January 2026, though the exact date of completion remains unconfirmed at this stage.

The target operates within a complex regulatory environment given its classification across multiple financial sub-sectors. As the transaction is currently in review, it remains subject to necessary regulatory approvals before finalisation. The parties have not yet disclosed the specific strategic rationale behind this combination or the precise financial implications for either entity. Further details regarding the integration plan or the final closing date are expected to be released once the regulatory process concludes. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

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