What’s coming for the banking industry in 2026

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Expect an increase in mergers and acquisitions and de novo applications. Regulation is expected to build up again after a period of simplification.

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2025 brought a surge of M&A. Expect more this year. De novo applications, too, spiked last year. That should continue. If regulation was stripped down in 2025, expect a buildup – with a different look.