The FTI Journal's review of opportunities for
private equity in distressed M&A in the pandemic-affected
economy looks at the financial services industry.
A number of trends in the financial services industry related to
consumer behavior have snowballed since the pandemic began and are
quickly accelerating existing market forces. Those companies that
place greater emphasis on scale, innovation, analytics and digital
transformation will find themselves rewarded.
Among the trends are:
A contact-free economy is on the rise
- Merchant processors who dominate verticals now will gain
through rapid growth in online commerce — think online
groceries and other product delivery services, bicycle and mobility
platforms, and app-enabled ride and food delivery platforms.
