The data describes the value of global merger and acquisition deals in 2017, by industry. The global value of M&A transactions in the financial sector amounted to 871.8 billion USD in 2017.
A merger of companies is a complex process and in many cases businesses decide to cooperate with financial advisors and investment bankers to make sure that all steps are accomplished properly. In 2016, Morgan Stanley led the ranking of the leading M&A advisory firms worldwide, with 871.1 billion USD of managed M&A transactions. Ranked second among financial advisory firms was Goldman Sachs, with M&A deals worth 852.
