Abstract
Overview
Introduction
M&A activity in the financial services sector requires all players to have
understanding of deal dynamics. This analysis provides a comprehensive look at
all M&A, public offerings, and venture finance activities in the for the month
of March 2008
Scope
Insight into recent M&A activity in the financial services sector throughout
the world. Covers mergers and acquisitions, public offerings (both IPO and
secondary offerings) and venture finance. Includes a detailed appendix
covering top legal advisors, financial advisors, top private equity firms, and
top venture capital firms.
Report Highlights
The financial services sector recorded 162 M&A deals in March, a decrease of
24.4% compared with the six-month (Sept 2007 to Feb 2008) average
M&A activity in the investment/asset management segment continued, with a
focus on Europe and emerging markets. Meanwhile, the sub-prime crisis claimed
Bear Stearns
The commercial banking segment witnessed increased M&A activity in emerging
markets, with established players looking at ways to drive growth
Reasons to Purchase
- Track major deals among your competitors and plan your acquisition
strategy accordingly.
- Understand which sectors in the financial services industry have proven
the most attractive to investors, and identify the key deal makers.
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