Episode 25 of Mergerspresso, Addleshaw Goddard’s corporate finance podcast, explores the key M&A themes shaping financial services and technology deals in 2026.

Host Simon Wood is joined by AG sector leaders Hardeep Plahe and Elvan Hussein to discuss how businesses are balancing scale and transformative growth. They examine consolidation in banks, insurers and wealth managers, the strategic role of AI and fintech in digital transformation, and the importance of cyber resilience for tech companies.

The episode also considers the rising influence of private equity in financial services, and how carve-outs of high-tech divisions are driving value creation and investment opportunities.

For a deeper dive into the trends shaping 2026, AG’s 2026 M&A Outlook brings together detailed insights on the next wave of strategic M&A activity and business reshaping across sectors.