M&A deal value observed
staggering growth
The number
of M&A deals announced in the financial
services industry in Q4 2017 increased by 9.7%. In terms of deal value,
the industry registered 257% quarter-on-quarter growth to reach USD116bn – the
highest value among any of the quarters in 2017. The strong growth in deal
value was supported by a large number of high-value deals, as 15 deals were
worth over $1bn.
Insurance continued to dominate
M&A deals in Q4 2017
The
insurance sector recorded the highest number of M&A deals, accounting for
42% of all M&A deals in Q4 2017. While consolidation was seen at a broader
company level, a considerable number of investments were also registered among
distribution channels, with insurance agencies and brokerages collectively
accounting for two fifths of total deals in Q4 2017.
North America led the way in the
payments space
North
America registered a significant rise of 263% in M&A deals in the payment
segment in Q4 2017. A rise in investments could be seen in areas such as
cryptocurrencies, payment acquiring and processing, and payment cards. North
America registered several deals in the merchant acquiring and processing
space, with the latest being the acquisition of US-based payment processor
BluePay by First Data Corporation for USD760m.
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financial Services Industry
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financial Services Market Research
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financial Services Market Strategy
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financial Services Market Future outlook
North
America Financial Services Market Research
Global
Insurance Industry Research
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Venture Capital Services
Global
Venture Capital Services Market Analysis
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equity investments globally
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equity investments globally market research
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