
Will Fed rate cuts and geopolitics fuel more M&A deals by GCC banks?
In the latest edition of Global Finance, Hiba Chamas was invited to add her comments on the M&A activity of financial institutions within the Gulf region and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Hiba suggests that smaller banks lack capital to invest in fintech or build their own products, so may be compelled to merge with larger institutions, enhancing the financial stability within the region.