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Banking and Capital Markets
Participants will identify emerging banking and capital markets M&A trends and evaluate strategic considerations for capital deployment and transaction readiness.
Host: Ryan Gordon, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Key takeaways
1 Overview CPE credit | Specialized Knowledge
After several cautious years, banking and capital markets M&A activity began to reawaken in the second half of 2025 as regulatory uncertainty eased and deal conversations returned to the market. As institutions look ahead to 2026, how might banks and financial firms use improved capital clarity and strategic flexibility to pursue growth through M&A? We’ll discuss:
- Key trends shaping the 2026 banking and capital markets M&A outlook
- Strategic drivers expected to influence dealmaking
- Practical considerations for institutions as payments modernization, digital assets, and artificial intelligence shape targeted transaction strategies
