The merchant banking services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size for merchant banking services has seen a significant increase in recent times. The market, which was worth $54.43 billion in 2024, is projected to expand to $64.05 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%.
This increase during the historic period could be due to a number of factors including economic expansion and capital market growth, industry restructuring and privatization initiatives, globalization of financial markets, activities related to investment banking, and the burgeoning scene for startups and entrepreneurship.
The merchant banking services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of merchant banking services is projected to expand rapidly in the coming years, reaching a value of "$115.62 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%.
Factors that can account for this growth in the predicted period include an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, sustainable finance and ESG investments, the take-up of alternative investments, intricate financial needs of structuring, emerging markets experiencing growth, and the digital overhaul in financial services. Key trends to watch in the forecast period encompass enhancements in customer experience, sustainable finance, alternative financial solutions, cybersecurity initiatives, and data privacy concerns.
The increase in international investments is predicted to fuel the expansion of the merchant banking services sector in the future. International investments involve the allocation of funds by individuals or corporations from one nation to another in various ways, such as direct investment, portfolio investment, and international aid. Merchant banking services support foreign investors by offering guidance on the domestic market, identifying potential investment prospects, and facilitating financing arrangements. For example, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a US government agency, announced in July 2024 that the foreign direct investment position in the United States rose from $3.37 trillion in 2022 to $3.46 trillion in 2023. Consequently, the surge in international investments is serving as a catalyst for the expansion of the merchant banking services sector.
The merchant banking services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Service Type: Trade Financing, Business Management, Portfolio Management, Credit Syndication, Initial Public Offering (IPO) Management, Project Management
2) By Service Provider: Banks, Non-Banking Financial Institutions
3) By End User: Business, Individuals
Subsegments:
1) By Trade Financing: Export Financing, Import Financing, Invoice Discounting, Trade Credit Insurance
2) By Business Management: Advisory Services, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Risk Management
3) By Portfolio Management: Equity Portfolio Management, Fixed Income Portfolio Management, Alternative Investment Management, Asset Allocation Services
4) By Credit Syndication: Debt Syndication, Loan Syndication, Structured Finance, Mezzanine Financing
5) By Initial Public Offering (IPO) Management: Underwriting Services, Valuation Services, marketing and Roadshow Management, Compliance Advisory
6) By Project Management: Feasibility Studies, Budget Management, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement
The rising popularity of AI-enabled digital banking platforms is a prominent trend in the merchant banking service market. Firms in the market are leveraging AI technologies to maintain their market dominance. For example, Wells Fargo, a finance company based in the US, launched the Vantage system in December 2022 for its commercial, corporate, and investment banking clientele, encompassing small and medium-sized businesses. The system utilizes AI and machine learning (ML) to offer enhanced features for a personalized experience, tailored to business financial requirements at any phase of growth. Furthermore, ML contributes to ongoing improvements in personalization and scalability, thereby facilitating business growth parallel to the platform's evolution.
Major companies operating in the merchant banking services market include:
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Bank of America Corporation
• DBS Bank Ltd.
• Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
• Credit Suisse Group AG
• NIBL Ace Capital Limited
• Bryant Park Capital
• HSBC Bank USA N.A.
• Royal Bank of Canada Website
• The USA Capital Advisors LLC
• Deutsche Bank AG
• Citigroup Inc.
• The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
• UBS Group AG
• Wells Fargo and Co.
• Barclays plc
• BNP Paribas SA
• Societe Generale Group
• Mizuho Financial Group
• Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
• Nomura Holdings
• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
• China Construction Bank
• Agricultural Bank of China
• Standard Chartered plc
• PNC Financial Services
• Toronto Dominion Securities Inc.
• Scotiabank
• National Bank of Canada Financial Inc.
North America was the largest region in the merchant banking services market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global merchant banking services market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the merchant banking services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa