Podcast Overview
As a continuation of our last podcast,“ Current state and future trends in US banking M&A ” , we were delighted to welcome back Elizabeth L’Hommedieu and Brian McDonald from the KPMG Banking & Capital Markets Tax practice, along with Henry Lacey from the KPMG Deal Advisory practice, to provide valuable perspectives on regulatory changes, market drivers, and the impact of tariffs and AI within the M&A banking world. Key topics covered in this episode include:
- Regulatory approval of the recent merger
- Positive regulatory changes
- Impact of Tariffs
- Importance of AI adoption in Tax departments
Don't miss the insights from our speakers—tune in to explore the ever-evolving landscape of the deal market within banking & capital markets.
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