The Dealist

How Are Dealmakers Really Feeling About 2026?

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In the first episode of Season 3 of The Dealist podcast, we're joined by Liam Stoker (Market Insights Lead, Reuters) and Todd Partridge (SVP of Marketing, SS&C Intralinks) to break down what’s shaping M&A as dealmakers look ahead to 2026.

Drawing on fresh market data and real-world perspectives from the H1 2026 Global Dealmakers Sentiment Report, the conversation focuses on where M&A momentum is building, where risks remain and opportunities exist, and how corporate and private equity dealmakers are adapting to geopolitical turmoil.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why cautious optimism is returning to M&A — and how dealmakers are positioning for the next cycle
  • How regulatory shifts are unlocking new capital flows into private equity
  • What tightening financing conditions mean for deal structures in 2026
  • Why Europe and Asia are gaining ground as attractive M&A regions
  • How AI is moving from experimentation to execution in dealmaking

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