Post by Lisette Ens

EY’s latest analysis shows that global financial services M&A surged in 2025, with deal value up 49% and 93 megadeals above $1B — a sharp increase from 54 the year before. This reinforces what we’re seeing in the market: despite challenging conditions, institutions are doubling down on scale, transformation, and strategic repositioning. For banks, insurers, and asset managers, the message is clear — high‑quality assets command premium valuations, and the appetite for bold moves is back. Curious what this means for your growth strategy or portfolio priorities in 2026? Happy to discuss. Jan Bellens Martijn Gerritsen Igor Mikhalev Wessel Geurts 🚀 🚀 🚀 https://lnkd.in/etXs2KjF