Issues : Bank M&A

Article | March 29th, 2019

Bank M&A in 2019: Is It a New World?

A pair of large bank deals have sparked hope that bank M&A is back, but a closer look at industrywide trends may temper that enthusiasm.

By: Rick Childs
Video | March 14th, 2019

Advice for Buyers & Sellers in 2019

What are the most common integration mistakes made by acquirers?

By: Bill Zumvorde
Article | March 11th, 2019

How A New Court Decision Could Change Bank M&A

A December 2018 Delaware Supreme Court ruling about a “material adverse effect” could change how some banks approach their next deal.

By: Robert Azarow, Marianna Shelenkova
Article | February 27th, 2019

Takeaways from the BB&T-SunTrust Merger

There are several lessons to learn from the biggest U.S. bank merger in a decade.

By: Matthew Dyckman
Video | February 5th, 2019

Fuel for More M&A in 2019

Acquiring banks have a strong currency. Will that drive more deals?

By: Dory A. Wiley
BD Article
Article | January 25th, 2019

The Biggest Changes in Banking Since 1993

The banking industry has transformed profoundly since Bank Director began hosting its marquee event 25 years ago.

By: Al Dominick
Video | January 24th, 2019

Today’s Outlook For Bank M&A

Rick Childs of Crowe LLP shares his insights on the banking environment, based on the 2019 Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Bank Services
Article | January 17th, 2019

Exclusive Analysis: Why Active Acquirers Close More Deals

This exclusive analysis from the 2019 Bank M&A Survey examines what separates active acquirers from opportunistic ones.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Article | January 16th, 2019

Dealing With Nonbank Buyers

Mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry historically have been relatively straight forward, but things are beginning to change.

By: Rob Fleetwood
Video | January 15th, 2019

What You Should Know About M&A in 2019

Can we expect a wave of regional bank M&A in 2019?

By: Matt Hutton