In Virginia, 2025 was the year of mergers and acquisitions for community banks. Henrico County’s Atlantic Union Bankshares made the game-changing $1.3 billion purchase of Sandy Spring Bank, which ...
In 2026, bank mergers are surging as institutions seek scale, technology, and market reach in a favorable regulatory climate. From billion-dollar acquisitions to regional consolidations, deals are ...
The Situation: For the past few years, bank regulators and the Department of Justice (the "DOJ") adopted a deeply skeptical approach to consideration of bank mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), freezing ...
JD Supra: Banking Industry Outlook: Potential Surge in Banking Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a critical strategy for banks aiming to bolster their market presence and operational efficiency. The United States has 4,500+ banks, 4,000+ credit unions, and ...
The Business Journals: Houston bank mergers and acquisitions surge as Cadence Bank, Prosperity Bank, others make deals
Houston bank mergers and acquisitions surge as Cadence Bank, Prosperity Bank, others make deals
New Jersey bank mergers are growing in value if not in number. Seven mergers and acquisitions involving New Jersey banks this year have totaled $2.9 billion, a sevenfold increase over last year's $427 ...
Finextra: Dangers of Mergers and Acquisitions in Banking: Digital Chaos Hurts Customer Experience
Dangers of Mergers and Acquisitions in Banking: Digital Chaos Hurts Customer Experience
The Business Journals: Mergers are bringing new banks to the Bay Area, and more could be in the works
Mergers are bringing new banks to the Bay Area, and more could be in the works