JP MORGAN CHASE(US:JPM) 智通财经网·2026-01-16 10:16Group 1 - Morgan Stanley is seeking to increase deal-making personnel in Europe, anticipating a "bumper year" for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2026 [1] - The bank's executives noted that clients expressed optimism during recent meetings across Europe, particularly in Southern Europe, where growth is accelerating after years of restructuring [1] - Factors such as declining interest rates, stable credit conditions, and a backlog of delayed transactions are expected to contribute to a significant increase in M&A activity this year [1] Group 2 - The technology, energy, financial services, fintech, and infrastructure sectors, along with stable deal flow in the mid-market, are likely to remain active areas for M&A [2] - Concerns have been raised by European banking executives about potential resource deployment by U.S. banks following regulatory relaxations, which could strengthen their long-standing dominance in the region [2] - The executives acknowledged that inflation and geopolitical tensions could disrupt deal activity, particularly if they lead to increased costs [2]