Issues : Bank M&A
Fintech Acquisitions Are Rare Among Banks; Here’s One Exception
While big banks may generate big headlines, a $2.7 billion bank may have found the key to getting fintech acquisitions right.
M&T Bank’s CFO Talks Acquisition Strategy
M&T will be the second-largest bank in its geographic footprint after its planned acquisition of People's United Financial. CFO Darren King discusses how he views M&A.
The Pent-Up Deal Demand Ahead
Mergers and acquisitions in the bank space are on a blistering pace, following a listless year of deal activity due to the coronavirus pandemic and associated uncertainties.
Data Considerations for Successful Deal Integration
Banks considering M&A should evaluate their data strategies, since unresolved challenges can result in poor outcomes after the deal closes.
Bank M&A is in Full Bloom
What questions should your board ask now about their own strategies?
Navigating Four Common Post-Signing Requests for Additional Information
Banks should be prepared for four requests for additional information, including questions that are not otherwise included in the standard application forms, when filing merger applications.
Deal Integration Can Transform Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting
While the number of deals announced in this environment are modest, the stakes involved in contemplating and executing them certainly are not.
The Three Pillars for Success in Peer Mergers
With extensive strategic and operational foresight and careful navigation of the potential pitfalls, peer mergers offer a way to quickly add scale and supercharge your bank.
Positive Outlook for Bank M&A as the Pandemic Subsides
A number of factors support an improved M&A market in 2021 for both buyers and sellers.
Five Assessments that Every Acquirer Should Make
Here are five critical assessments that every board should make to minimize acquisition risk.