UMB’s and CrossFirst’s combinations rank among the industry’s top five M&A deals. That rare status reflects the changes afoot as institutions look to unlock greater scale and efficiency by joining forces. And it means you should expect more area banks to explore mergers or acquisitions.Scale of UMB, CrossFirst deals reflects a shifting banking industry
UMB’s and CrossFirst’s combinations rank among the industry’s top five M&A deals. That rare status reflects the changes afoot as institutions look to unlock greater scale and efficiency by joining forces. And it means you should expect more area banks to explore mergers or acquisitions.