
Asia’s finance and banking M&A outlook: Transformation amid government intervention
Asia’s finance and banking market in 2025 is transforming, showing underlying strength despite short-term volatility.

Asia’s finance and banking market in 2025 is transforming, showing underlying strength despite short-term volatility.

BDO Senior Manager, Harriet Hawksworth says there’s much to be excited about in the M&A landscape.

The Middle East has emerged as a global M&A hotspot, with cross-border transactions driving growth in the region.

In mature markets, well-established tier one contractors with extensive track records and advanced technical capabilities may dominate, leaving little room for competition. Contractor selection becomes a formality rather than a competitive process.

The latest AI tools and big data are turning a traditionally slow-moving sector into a global technology powerhouse.

A recent Federal Court of Australia decision provides a valuable reminder that thorough due diligence isn't just best practice – it's essential protection against costly mistakes.

Social infrastructure investment remained resilient in 2024, maintaining nearly identical global transaction values to the previous year at $32.8 billion across 131 deals.

Dana is a seasoned corporate financier with 23 years of experience spanning diverse sectors, including financial services, technology, media, manufacturing, logistics, and retail.

With geopolitical uncertainty and new ACCC laws reshaping the landscape, established operations are driving Australia's deal recovery.

As deal flow is set to accelerate, Courtney shares how ESG, due diligence and diversity are reshaping Australia's M&A landscape.

The United Kingdom and Ireland's finance and banking M&A market has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, emerging from a challenging post-Brexit adjustment period with renewed momentum and strategic clarity.

While analogue legacy systems persist, digital tools protect global project partners.

Celebrating a legacy of South African M&A excellence, innovation and future economic impact.

Steve identifies the key industries attracting private equity investment and driving deal flow.

Economic diversification and infrastructure investment drive Middle East and Africa's strong M&A performance despite regional headwinds and evolving regulatory landscapes.