Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) in Banking Sector: Literature Agglutination

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose - The basic purpose of the study is to classify and present the current status ofmergers and acquisitions(M&As) all over the world. Many robust aspects are appearingin post-2000 era. This research work is an effort to provide some emerging aspects to future researchers by reviewing the several accessible post-2000 literatures. These literatures are presenting the findingsto give a comprehensive picture regarding M&As. Design/Methodology/Approach - Different sources were considered to download the research papers. A sample of 40 research papers is taken out of hundred paperdownloaded for this study. These papers have been properly classified to demonstrate the present status on some aspects of M&As in banking sector. Findings - The present study organized the post-2000 literature from 2001 to 2018. A significant growth was noticed in recent five years i.e. from 2014 to 2018. The study covered many emerging aspects of M&As in banking sector. Originality/Value - The paper offers in-depth analysis of literatures, organize itproperly and give a comprehensive bibliography to the future researchers. Further, it will be helpful to the academicians, investors, practitioners and Government to understand different facets which buffeted by the wind of change over the sample period. Keywords: Restructuring, Strategy, Diversification, Organization, Complimentary.