European Investment Banking

European Investment Banking Fees Set for Rebound in 2026 Driven by IPO Recovery

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Gist European investment banking fees barely grew in 2025 and significantly lagged the US, sharpening focus on a hoped-for rebound in 2026. Bankers expect private equity to be the main driver of higher fees as exit pressure mounts, valuation gaps narrow, and deal pipelines hit multi-year highs. IPO and broader ECM activity in Europe remain …

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European Investment Banking 2025: Modest Recovery, IPO Slump & Strong 2026 Outlook

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Gist Global investment banking fees grew in 2025, but Europe significantly lagged the US in both fee and deal growth. European and especially London IPO markets remained extremely weak in 2025, even as global IPO activity improved. Private equity exits have been delayed by valuation gaps, yet European PE and infrastructure deal activity rebounded sharply …

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