17.02.2026 09:20
Bank Pozitif, which was transferred to the management of TMSF as part of an illegal betting investigation, is being put up for sale today at an auction with a starting price of 1 billion 100 million TL; participants are required to provide a guarantee of 55 million TL.
The "illegal betting" investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has led to the takeover of Bank Pozitif last March, which is now being put up for sale by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF). An auction will be held today for the sale of the bank.
STARTING PRICE 1 BILLION 100 MILLION TL
The new date for the auction, which was first announced by TMSF in October but later postponed, has been set for February 17, 2026. The starting price for the bank being sold has been determined as 1 billion 100 million TL.
55 MILLION TL COLLATERAL REQUIRED
It has been noted that parties wishing to participate as investors in the bank must deposit a collateral of 55 million TL according to the auction specifications. It was reported that closed bids must be submitted to TMSF by Monday before the auction.
ACTIVE IN TURKEY FOR 24 YEARS
Bank Pozitif has been operating in Turkey for approximately 24 years. The bank, whose assets were seized as part of the investigation conducted in March 2025, has been under TMSF management for months. The sale taking place today will be conducted through an auction in accordance with the relevant regulations.