05 Jan, 2026

Bank M&A in 2026 to build on gains made in 2025

Bank M&A increased in 2025 and announcement momentum is expected to continue in 2026 as institutions take advantage of the conducive dealmaking environment.

The activity has accelerated as the industry has gained distance from market shakeups that suppressed dealmaking such as rising interest rates, the 2023 bank liquidity crisis and ...[end of article preview]