KeyCorp acquires UK investment bank Clearwater to enter Western Europe market
KeyCorp has agreed to acquire Clearwater Corporate Finance LLP, the UK-based middle-market investment banking advisory firm, marking its first entry into Western Europe. The deal, announced on April 22, 2026, builds on a multi-year partnership established in 2020 between KeyBanc Capital Markets and Clearwater, which the banks say validated their strategic and cultural alignment. KeyCorp, … Read more