Bank M&A trends for 2024 are projected to include bank resolution driven M&A, cost of compliance, regulatory and capital driven restructuring, stranded assets, and developments in the European secondary debt market. The impact of regulatory agendas like the EU's intermediate parent undertaking regime and upcoming application of Basel 3.1 standards on banking groups' structures and capital deployment strategies is highlighted. Additionally, potential divestments, target acquisitions, and investments to align with future steady-state positions are discussed. The article also mentions the development of the secondary market for non-performing loans in the EU and its potential impact on non-EU purchasers.

Bank M&A Trends for 2024