Summit Talks | M&A, Private Credit, and Capital Markets - Episode 3 (2026)

After a turbulent period for deal making, are global M&A markets poised for a sustained recovery, or facing new headwinds?

In this episode of Summit Talks, Vanessa Dager, Head of M&A Advisory, BNP Paribas and Adrian Docherty, Head of Bank Advisory, BNP Paribas explore the outlook for mergers and acquisitions following a busy second half of 2025, the rise of mega deals, and the impact of recent geopolitical risks. Our discussion examines how recent equity market repricing - particularly in technology and the information economy - could reshape acquisition opportunities and valuations in the year ahead.

We also look at how artificial intelligence is beginning to influence the M&A process itself, from data-driven target analysis to more sophisticated due diligence and strategic decision making.

Finally, our speakers discuss the evolving dynamics in private credit markets, recent volatility, and the broader macroeconomic factors - from geopolitical tensions to inflation and interest rates - that could shape capital availability, borrower risk, and deal activity going forward.

Join us as our banking advisory experts unpack the key forces shaping private credit, capital markets, and the future of global dealmaking.

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