Global financial services M&A rises in 2025, powered by ‘megadeals’

Total disclosed value for deals in 2025 “rose significantly” to $418.9 billion from $282.1 billion a year prior. This included 93 deals valued at more than $1 billion, which accounted for 81% of total deal value last year. By comparison, 54 such deals were announced in 2024.“Market conditions continued to challenge global financial services dealmaking in 2025 but did not dampen investment appetite within the sector. While the number of deals was only up marginally year-on-year, overall value was up 49%. Tra ...