
KPMG's Helen Sutherland: M&A momentum building as new laws loom
Helen shares how proposed ACCC regulations will affect deal timelines and her strategy to complete deals before 2026.

Helen shares how proposed ACCC regulations will affect deal timelines and her strategy to complete deals before 2026.

ANZ is leading global finance and banking M&A activity with 92% year-on-year growth, driven by strategic consolidation in insurance and wealth management sectors, technology-focused acquisitions, and strong private equity interest despite short-term market volatility.

Helen shares how proposed ACCC regulations will affect deal timelines and her strategy to complete deals before 2026.

Edwina expects significant M&A volume increase as sponsors deploy capital and corporates divest non-core assets.

Marianne Ramel, discusses M&A, ESG and FDI in the Swedish dealmaking market.

Marianne Ramel, discusses M&A, ESG and FDI in the Swedish dealmaking market.

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important priority in big transport initiatives.

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important priority in big transport initiatives.

With nearly two decades of experience, Isaac has spearheaded transformative projects such as the Kenya Petroleum Master Plan and conducted due diligence on significant infrastructure and privatization initiatives.

Activity is expected to remain strong with a focus on AI security alongside specialized software security.

Activity is expected to remain strong with a focus on AI security alongside specialized software security.

As a Director in Absa Group’s M&A team, Meshkaya specializes in structuring and executing complex financial transactions that drive corporate growth and delivers value to stakeholders.

With nearly two decades of experience, Isaac has spearheaded transformative projects such as the Kenya Petroleum Master Plan and conducted due diligence on significant infrastructure and privatization initiatives.

As a Director in Absa Group’s M&A team, Meshkaya specializes in structuring and executing complex financial transactions that drive corporate growth and delivers value to stakeholders.

Natasha shares her insights and future predictions on rates, tech, and strategic dealmaking.