Sign up for our free daily newsletter
YOUR PRIVACY - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT
Below we explain how we will communicate with you. We set out how we use your data in our Privacy Policy.
Global City Media, and its associated brands will use the lawful basis of legitimate interests to use
the
contact details you have supplied to contact you regarding our publications, events, training,
reader
research, and other relevant information. We will always give you the option to opt out of our
marketing.
By clicking submit, you confirm that you understand and accept the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
Data from Mergermarket shows M&A values rose by 19 per cent in UK Q3 when compared with last year, to US$1.047tn. Volumes decreased by 13 per cent (3,697 deals in Q3 2015, compared to 4,467 deals in Q3 2014), which has been a consistent trend throughout the year.
Strong comeback
Financial Services transactions made a strong comeback this quarter, up by 68 per cent year-on-year. Deal values in the sector so far in 2015 (US$301.6bn) already exceed the total value of deals done in 2014 and 2013.
FinTech ‘one to watch’
The TMT sector had a slightly quieter period than the first half, but one area within the sector where Allen & Overy partners expect to see growth is in the payments space, which is becoming increasingly crowded with FinTech start-ups looking to reach critical mass in a rapidly changing market. Simon Toms, corporate partner at Allen & Overy, commented: ‘The FinTech sector is one to watch, as we’re starting to see increasing funding flow for companies seeking to expand rapidly, which is a good indicator of likely M&A in the near and mid-term.’ Source: Allen & Overy
Email your news and story ideas to: [email protected]
