'Biggest Year Ever' for Depository M&A: Stifel CEO
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Why it matters
Stifel Financial's CEO, Ronald Kruszewski, expects a record year for depository mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and emphasizes the firm's focus on shareholder returns over growth for growth's sake.
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Expected market reaction
The statement may lead to increased investor confidence in the financial sector, potentially driving up stock prices of depository institutions.
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Original source
Ronald Kruszewski, Chair-Elect at SIFMA and Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial, says the firm has been recruiting people from other industries looking for a second career. He tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close” that all assets, including homes, financial holdings, and gold, look richly valued, and Stifel isn’t pursuing growth for growth’s sake but focusing on shareholder returns. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on October 23, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.