This exclusive analysis from the 2019 Bank M&A Survey examines what separates active acquirers from opportunistic ones.

Mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry historically have been relatively straight forward, but things are beginning to change.

Can we expect a wave of regional bank M&A in 2019?

The liquidity for aging shareholders is emerging as a reason why banks are considering selling.

The large regional bank is a disciplined buyer. What forms its philosophy?

Bank management must understand why the purchase accounting transaction adjustment can be so impactful on M&A.

Key performance indicators can be the indicator of success in your M&A strategy.

With banks making more money than ever, deal volume is climbing higher.

Find out about the industry’s expectations for deals—and how banks spent their tax windfall.

Take the advice of Alexander Graham Bell: “before anything else, preparation is the key to success” when getting into the M&A market.