Executive Summary

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the payments industry reached a record high in 2019 and three mega deals in such a short period highlights an important development in the payments space — the need to consolidate.

Three Key Questions This Report Will Answer:

• What are the driving forces of consolidation in the payment space?
• What were the reasons for the three mega deals we have seen?
• What will the future of consolidation in the payment space look like?

WHAT'S IN THIS REPORT? In this report, Business Insider Intelligence will explore the key drivers that are fueling consolidation in the payments space. We'll then take a closer look at the three biggest payments acquisitions we've seen so far this year and discuss each player's business model; evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of each merger; and highlight the industry importance of the three deals. Lastly, the report will evaluate what consolidation in the fintech industry will look like in the future.