U.S. bank M&A accelerates as regulatory logjam breaks
Under the current administration, U.S. bank mergers are moving at the fastest clip in more than 30 years — with approvals now taking as little as four months, down from nearly seven under prior leadership.
For dealmakers, that speed is transforming the landscape. Nearly 150 mergers worth $45B have closed this year, marking 2025 as one of the busiest years since 2021. From Fifth Third’s $10.9B Comerica deal to Huntington’s rapid double acquisition streak, momentum is building — and banks are racing not to miss the #consolidation wave.
Source: https://www.ft.com/content/72c16455-c11c-4e0a-9ddb-882d1a5e7647
