Fifth Third closes Comerica acquisition in under four months

Key insight: The deal was the largest bank merger announced in 2025, and is the largest to close so far in 2026.What's at stake: Fifth Third must now integrate Comerica, as the combination increased the company's total assets by more than 35%.Forward look: The bank will aim to take advantage of legacy Comerica's commercial footprint in regions such as Texas, where it hopes to boost its retail business and market share.Fifth Third Bancorp officially acquired Comerica , marking the completion of one of the la ...