THE ongoing merger and acquisition talks between Hong Leong Bank Bhd and EON Capital Bhd is unlikely to spark further consolidation in the banking fraternity but may compel smaller banks to move in that direction to attain economies of scale.
On the other hand, bigger banks may be unlikely to undertake mergers and acquisitions (M&A) domestically but may instead expand into overseas markets or strengthen their existing operations abroad.
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