Episode 44 of “Banking Reinvented” explores the growing global trend of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) — including strategies for navigating challenges and ensuring successful execution.

In this episode, host Tim Rutten is joined again by Backbase’s Mayur Vichare, VP Value Consulting & GTM Lead. They discuss the current M&A landscape, analyzing common pitfalls related to growth and integration, as well as ideal places to begin.

Tune in to hear the three key things banks need to be aware of during their M&A journeys, plus tips for technology integration, co-modernization, and realizing cost synergies.

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Timestamps

(00:00) – Welcome to the ‘Banking Reinvented’ podcast

(00:49) – Global M&A outlook and trends

(03:55) – Top three things to remember during M&As

(07:11) – Success rates for M&As

(09:53) – Navigating technology integration and co-modernization

(16:11) – Realizing cost synergies

(17:31) – Going channel-first in an M&A

(23:20) – Key takeaways

(25:44) – Episode wrap-up

Mergers & acquisitions in banking: tackling key growth and integration puzzles