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Bank M&A activity has been in the doldrums since the start of the pandemic — just 98 mergers were completed in 2023, in contrast to more than 200 in 2021. However, shoots of a recovery are emerging, and a number of CEOs are predicting an increase in bank consolidation this year. But optimism must be balanced against potential challenges, such as the DOJ’s recent warning about redlining activity in M&A deals.
Read our roundup for more about the issues that will be shaping the M&A landscape this year.