Värde Partners is said to be considering selling its credit-card platform, Mercury Financial, previously known as CreditShop Holdings LLC.

The investment firm is currently seeking an adviser to assess interest in the potential sale, according to anonymous sources.

Mercury Financial is known as a major player in the credit-card sector, and this move by Värde Partners suggests a strategic shift as the firm looks to take advantage of market opportunities.

The decision to explore a sale comes in the midst of ongoing developments in the financial services industry, where consolidation and investment opportunities are becoming more common.