The transaction received the necessary approvals from the Romanian Competition Council.
Georgios Athanasopoulos, CEO of Vista Bank, said: "The acquisition of Alpha Leasing in Romania will further strengthen our position in the Romanian leasing market, allowing us to better serve our customers and capitalize on the expertise of our colleagues."
PWC and David & Baias provided tax and legal advice for the transaction.
Vista Bank's network comprises 35 branches and 5 business centres.
Romania leads the European Union in both VAT and corporate tax collection failures, losing approximately one-third of potential revenue from each tax, according to a European Commission analysis published this week.
Romanian employees are among the least likely to use artificial intelligence at work, with only 44% reporting AI usage in the past year compared to a global average of 57%, according to a PwC survey.
T2Y Capital, a financial investor focused on growth capital in the energy sector, is investing in Prime Batteries, making it the second-largest shareholder.
Global wellbeing leader Therme Group, which has a project near Bucharest, and investment firm CVC, have announced a strategic joint venture named Therme Horizon.
Romania aims to produce 153,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually and reduce carbon emissions by over 2 million tons by 2030, according to the National Hydrogen Strategy 2023-2030.
Generative AI is poised to significantly alter the way we work within the next five years, impacting nearly a quarter of existing jobs.
Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
Global life sciences M&A activity increased by 81% in 2025 to $240 billion, driven by Big Pharma's large-scale deals, despite fewer overall transactions. The surge reflects companies prioritising innovations ready for launch as they face widening growth gaps.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will conduct its first public offering of Fidelis government bonds for 2026 between January 16 and 23 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This marks the 32nd offering since the Fidelis program resumed in July 2020.
Romania's final electricity consumption fell by 0.7% in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Romania has the second-lowest consumer prices in the European Union, with costs 36% below the EU average in 2024, according to new Eurostat data released in December 2025.
