Report
M&A and Capital Markets Activity in Financial Services Industry
This Q1 2022 review examines M&A and capital markets activity in the financial services industry amid significant market volatility and economic uncertainty. The Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising inflation, tightening financial conditions, and concerns about interest rate hikes tested the resilience of the financial system and weakened investor sentiment. Financial services subsectors experienced mixed performance, with asset management, banking, and fintech facing notable declines in market value, while the insurance sector remained relatively resilient and attracted investor interest due to expectations of higher interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s shift toward monetary tightening further influenced market conditions, increasing concerns about economic growth and capital market activity.
