As consolidation continues, Charlie Ring and Mike Barrington share their insight on preparing businesses for sale
Despite ongoing geopolitical pressure and regulatory change, deal activity in financial services remains resilient. Private capital, banks and family offices continue to show strong interest in the sector. PwC's 2026 global M&A outlook reported that total deal values in financial services rose by around 25% in 2025 compared with the previous year. EY's 2026 analysis painted an even clearer picture of the UK market. It found that the value of UK financial services M&A almost doubled between 2024 and 2025, rising from £19.7bn to £38bn. Deal momentum has carried into 2026, with transact...
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