{
  "id": 11129271,
  "title": "Nubank denies active Monzo takeover talks after shares plunge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nubank-denies-active-monzo-takeover-talks-after-shares-plunge",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/nubank-denies-active-monzo-takeover-talks-after-shares-plunge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian fintech Nubank has dismissed reports of active takeover talks with digital bank Monzo after the former's shares plummeted on speculation of a potential deal. The Latin American company affirmed on Wednesday night that it was not pursuing an acquisition of the UK fintech. While Nubank typically doesn't comment on specific opportunities, it confirmed its lack of pursuit of a transaction with Monzo. The fintech expressed a \"great deal of respect\" for Monzo and routinely assessed partnerships, investments, and acquisitions as part of its regular business operations. Following the statement, Nubank's shares surged by six percent in after-hours trading, offsetting some of the significant decreases in its share price over the week. Upon reports of potential talks between the companies, Nubank's stock plummeted by eight percent on Monday morning due to its market capitalization of around $60 billion. The Brazilian challenger could have infiltrated a new market and competed with Revolut in its native continent had a deal materialized. Nubank operates in various American nations but has a slender presence in Europe, with its primary European operation being a substantial tech and engineering hub in Berlin. Monzo's representatives were approached for comment. Nubank reiterated that it is focused on deepening its position in Brazil, scaling across Mexico and Colombia, and building its presence in the US. Both Nubank and Revolut received conditional approval from the US regulator this year for a banking license. The withdrawal of a deal might fuel hopes for Monzo's public listing in London, as market and government officials have been wooing top fintechs across the country to entice them into a float. In May 2025, Monzo was rumored to be lining up bankers for a potential £6 billion IPO. However, the last year has seen leadership turmoil at the bank, with chair Gary Hoffman announcing his resignation last month, ending his tenure earlier than anticipated. This came after the departure and subsequent return of long-standing CEO TS Anil, who stepped down to pave the way for former Google executive Diana Layfield as group chief executive. It emerged later that former fintech chief Anil had been engaged in a battle with the board over the timing of a public listing, with the former CEO preferring an earlier schedule. London had been a likely venue for Monzo's board and investors, but there were speculations that Anil favored New York. This week, payments firm Zilch initiated the first formal steps towards its long-awaited public debut after inviting bankers to pitch for roles on a float that could be worth up to $2 billion.",
  "summary": "Brazilian fintech Nubank has denied it is in active takeover talks with digital bank Monzo after shares in the firm plunged on speculation of a deal. The Latin American giant denied on Wednesday night that it was pursuing an acquisition of the UK fintech darling. While the firm said it does not generally comment on [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}