• KBC Group announced a legal merger of Slovakia’s 365.bank into ČSOB effective Nov. 1, 2026.
• 365.bank will cease as a separate legal entity; all operations transfer to ČSOB.
• ČSOB expects about 1.4 million customers post-merger, making it Slovakia’s second-largest bank by customer count.
• Brands ČSOB, 365.bank will run in parallel until a systems migration targeted for 2027.
• Combined entity targets about 20% market share in Slovak mortgages, strengthening its retail banking position.

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