Ecosystem Roundup: SEA financial services deals hold firm despite sharp drop in value
Southeast Asia’s financial services dealmaking held steady in the first half of 2026, with 31 disclosed M&A deals matching 2025 levels, even as disclosed deal value fell to US$936M from US$1.6B, according to EY’s latest financial services M&A analysis. Wealth and asset management emerged as the standout gainer: deal volume nearly tripled to eight from […] The post Ecosystem Roundup: SEA financial…
Southeast Asia's financial services dealmaking remained steady in the first half of 2026, with 31 disclosed M&A deals matching 2025 levels despite a sharp drop in deal value to US$936M from US$1.6B. Wealth and asset management saw the biggest growth, with deal volume nearly tripling to eight from three and disclosed value jumping to US$145M from just US$800,000 a year earlier.
Meanwhile, foreign acquirers grew more selective, committing larger sums, signaling international appetite for Southeast Asian financial assets persists despite near-term caution.
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