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Key completes acquisition of Clearwater

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August 11, 2026

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KeyCorp, the parent company of KeyBank, completed its acquisition of Clearwater Corporate Finance LLP, a middle market banking advisory firm based in the UK, according to a press release.

Clearwater offers guidance for mergers and acquisitions, debt, private equity and others across its ten sectors. It has offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and London.

"Completing this acquisition marks an important step in expanding our global advisory platform," Randy Paine, president of Key Institutional Bank, said in the release. "Clearwater UK's strong middle-market expertise and sector depth will help us better serve clients with more comprehensive, cross-border advice and execution."

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