Merchant Banking Services Market

The Merchant Banking Services Market generated a revenue of USD 43.26 billion in 2022. The market is estimated to expand at an astronomical CAGR of 16.8% over the forecast period, to attain market revenue of USD 238.77 billion by 2033.

Merchant banking services have a huge role in the development of any country’s economy. Merchant banking services include loan syndication, portfolio management, project and issue management, corporate advice, mutual funds, and non-resident investment advice. Merchant banking act as a conduit for distributing concerns.

With the help of these services, enterprises can safely venture out into international markets. Merchant banking services help in expanding capital markets and improving investment climates.

The growing deployment of merchant banking services to secure the financial system of the country is projected to expand market development over the forecast period.

The demand for merchant banking services is rising on account of the increasing number of expanding international businesses. Further, the rise in demand for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and trade finance activities are facilitating new opportunities for merchant bankers in emerging economies.

The market is set to witness strong growth as a result of new strategies employed by industry players. For instance, the nationalized bank merchant institutions have also commenced with the setup of separate subsidiaries, to effectively meet the surging demand for broad-spectrum financial services from the corporate sector.

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The market is anticipated to be impelled by the following variables

  • Surging business expansion
  • Growing demand for tactical and strategic knowledge owing to the specialized nature of activities
  • Rising participation in capital markets the world over
  • Accelerating demand for consultancy services on technological and trading services
  • Increasing multinational companies, local corporate, and high-net-worth individuals

The market is likely to be negatively affected by the high costs associated with merchant banking services, which makes them costly in comparison to traditional banking services.

Additionally, merchant banking services are inaccessible to the masses, since their services are restricted to wealthy individuals only. These rich people are commonly called high net worth individuals (HNWIs), who meet the standard of least asset size requirements.

Further, merchant banking services do not guarantee success and have associated risks. In addition to this, based on business clients, merchant banks do not assist in raising funds for start-ups.

Attributes Details
Merchant Banking Services Market Value (2023) USD 50.53 billion
Merchant Banking Services Market Forecast Value (2033) USD 238.77 billion
Merchant Banking Services Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) 16.8%

(2017 to 2022) Demand Outlook for Merchant Banking Services Market Compared to Forecast Period (2023 to 2033)

The market attained a market revenue of USD 43.26 billion in 2022. The market growth in the historical period has been governed by several factors, including surging trade financing, fundraising, and the recent increase in IPO participation.

By 2033, the market is estimated to attain USD 238.77 billion, expanding at a CAGR of 16.8% in the stipulated time frame. Future Market Insights inspects the latest trends shaping the market during the given time duration:

Year Expected Valuation
2025 USD 68.93 billion
2028 USD 109.84 billion
2032 USD 204.42 billion

The market, in the forthcoming years, is projected to be driven by rising merchant banking operations globally. The merchant bankers are operating as promoters of industrial firms. Merchant bankers help enterprises formulate ideas, prepare feasibility reports, identify projects, and fetch government incentives and approvals.

In addition to this, merchant bankers advise clients, chiefly consisting of institutional investors, about investment decisions. Wide adoption of these services the world over, the market is projected to be pushed forward in the coming years.

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Category-wise Analysis

Business Restructuring Segment to Hold Dominant Market Share

Based on services, the business restructuring segment is projected to head the merchant banking services market over the forecast period. Business restructuring service is employed to modify management and operations to better align with corporate plans and invigorate them to yield more profits.

For example, restructuring business operations to utilize debt in an environment with low-interest-rate may be more feasible than disbursing equity.

Additionally, merchant banks help in complex restructurings like demergers and spinoffs to procure business value. Several benefits of business restructuring are projected to boost their demand over the forecast period.

Credit Syndication to Yield Significant Growth

The credit syndication segment is a considerably growing segment in the merchant banking services industry. Credit syndication combines debt with a solitary lending source, a consortium, or a financial institution.

The expanding deployment of merchant banks for credit syndication can be credited to its capacity to decrease the debt amount and enhance balance sheets. In addition to this, merchant banks help unite foreign and local currency loans.

Banks to Hold Significant Market Portion of the Global Merchant Banking Services Market

Based on service providers, the banks are projected to dominate the market over the next 10 years. The banks in total hold a large share of the merchant banking services market. The segment is being pulled by the large scale of operations.

Further, banks are entrusted with their ability to optimally utilize resources and funds to yield maximum return on investments. In addition to this, banks are under strict regulations, as a result leaving less room for oversight.

The segment of non-banking institutions is projected to exhibit significant growth in terms of CAGR over the stipulated time frame. Non-banking institutions segment comprises investment firms, private companies, or proprietary ownerships.

The frequently used non-banking institutions, besides investment firms, is insurance and hedge funds companies. The main distinguishing feature of non-banking entities is that they assist in procuring capital, but are not entirely licensed to be considered as banks, hence not allowed to accept deposits.

Growing Demand for Active Portfolio Management to Push the Businesses Segment

The business segment is anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period. The segment growth of businesses can be attributed to the many business clients deploying merchant banking services.

These businesses include pension funds, global corporates, government institutions, and charity organizations. The surge in demand for merchant banking services by business clients for active portfolio management to reduce the risk and create a return on equity.

Additionally, the advisory services and consulting provided by merchant banks may help businesses in evaluating the cost and advantages of projects to estimate the payback period. Consequently, the demand for merchant banking services from businesses is projected to rise.

Individuals Segment to Observe Robust Market Growth

The individual segment is predicted to witness significant growth over the upcoming years. Merchant banks fundamentally help HNIs with portfolio management. These services consist of buying and selling primary securities contained in their portfolio while adjusting to evolving market conditions.

The individual segment is projected to be driven by the creation and implementation of investment strategies to meet certain investment objectives.

Regional Analysis

North America is Set to Secure Significant Hold over the Market

The North America merchant banking services market is projected to hold a dominating share of the global market. The region is densely populated with global companies like Tesla, Apple Inc., and Google, which are operating across the globe. Additionally, the region is observing significant exertion by local companies to enter new markets.

This can be illustrated by Panatonni, which is a real estate development company, which entered the India market in July 2022. The North America market is further being driven by the developed business environment and strong capital market in the region. market in July 2022.

North America market is further being driven by the developed business environment and strong capital market in the region.

Asia Pacific Region Emerging as the Strongly Growing Market

The Asia Pacific merchant banking services market is predicted to emerge as a significant market, in terms of CAGR, in the next decade. The market growth can be ascribed to an increase in income levels, favorable demographics, and expanding regional businesses.

According to the global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Annual Report, the Asia Pacific region witnessed an increase of 17% in the FDIs in Greenfield projects in the year 2021. The leading merchant banking service providers like JPMorgan Chase & Co. have widened their scope of offerings in the Asia Pacific region to tap into the potential opportunity. Greenfield projects in the year 2021.

The leading merchant banking service providers like JPMorgan Chase & Co. have widened their scope of offerings in Asia Pacific region to tap into the potential opportunity.

Establishment of Several Merchant Banks in Europe to Drive Market Development

The Europe merchant banking services market is driven by the growing demand for truly embedded finance offerings. Several merchant banks providing high professional standards, long term commitment, and transparent practices in the region, are pushing the market growth.

Increasing demand for long-term success and significant growth from high-value businesses and individuals is anticipated to yield industry expansion. Merchant banking services are being sought to offer cutting-edge digital banking services rooted in regulatory expertise.

According to Statista Research Department, the combined wealth of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in Europe amounted to about USD 17.46 trillion in 2020. In the same year, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France were the top three countries with HNWIs. The surging HNWIs in the region are pushing the market development in the Europe region.

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Fragmented Market with High Growth Potential for Key Players

The merchant banking services industry is a fragmented market. The leading players are actively investing in expansion initiatives, research and development, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.

As a result, the market is witnessing intense competition. The strategic initiatives portray an effort to launch new services and products and expand over untapped geographies. The market offers high-growth avenues for market players, to expand over the forecast period.

Vendors providing merchant banking services serve particular institutional and high-value, retail clients. The transactions processed by these vendors are usually high in value and rarely frequent in volume, subject to the economic situation. The merchant banks are introducing additional services to branch out new offerings.

  • In December 2022, FSDH Merchant Bank introduced the establishment of custodial services to safe keep the assets.
  • In May 2021, the USA Capital Advisors, LLC announced that it is likely to fuse its fee-based advisory wealth management business and Legacy One Financial Advisors, LLC, which is a fee-based advisory company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Together the companies are going to create the leading independent wealth RIA in Texas, with an emphasis to empower others. fuse together its fee-based advisory wealth management business and Legacy One Financial Advisors, LLC, which is a fee-based advisory company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Together the companies are going to create the leading independent wealth RIA in Texas, with an emphasis to empower others.

Leading Market Players of the Market

  • The USA Capital Advisors, LLC
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Bank of America Corporation
  • DBS Bank Ltd.
  • NIBL Ace Capital Limited
  • Bryant Park Capital
  • Morgan Stanley
  • CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG
  • HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
  • Royal Bank of Canada Website

Scope of Merchant Banking Services Market Report

Attributes Details
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for 2018 to 2022
Market Analysis USD million/ billion for Value
By Product Portfolio Management, Business Restructuring, Credit Syndication, Others
By Application Banks, Non-banking Institutions
By End User Businesses, Individuals
By Region North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia Pacific; The Middle East and Africa
Key Countries Covered The United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Argentina, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Poland, China, New Zealand, Japan, GCC countries, South Africa, others
Key Players The USA Capital Advisors, LLC; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bank of America Corporation; DBS Bank Ltd.; NIBL Ace Capital Limited; Bryant Park Capital; Morgan Stanley; CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG; HSBC Bank USA, N.A.; Royal Bank of Canada Website

Key Market Segmentation

By Services:

  • Portfolio Management
  • Business Restructuring
  • Credit Syndication
  • Others

By Service Provider:

  • Banks
  • Non-Banking Institutions

By End User:

  • Businesses
  • Individuals

By Regions:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • The Middle East and Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

How Big is the Merchant Banking Services Market?

The market is pegged to achieve USD 50.53 billion in 2023.

How are the Growth Prospects for the Market?

The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 16.8%.

What is the Future of Merchant Banking Services Market?

In future, the market is expected to attain USD 238.77 billion by 2033.

Which Factors are Fueling the Market Growth?

Increasing demand for consultancy services and expanding international businesses.

Which Opportunities are Cropping up for the Market Players?

Financial advancements are cropping up new opportunities in the marketplace.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary | Merchant Banking Services Market
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Service Type
		5.1. Trade Financing
		5.2. Business Restructuring
		5.3. Portfolio Management
		5.4. Credit Syndication
		5.5. IPO Management
		5.6. Project Management
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Service Provider
		6.1. Banks
		6.2. Non-Banking Institutions
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End User
		7.1. Business
		7.2. Individuals
	8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		8.1. North America
		8.2. Latin America
		8.3. Europe
		8.4. South Asia
		8.5. East Asia
		8.6. Oceania
		8.7. MEA
	9. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	10. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. South Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. Oceania Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	15. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	16. Key Countries Market Analysis
	17. Market Structure Analysis
	18. Competition Analysis
		18.1. USA Capital Advisors LLC
		18.2. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
		18.3. Bank of America Corporation
		18.4. DBS Bank Ltd.
		18.5. NIBL Ace Capital Limited
		18.6. Bryant Park Capital
		18.7. Morgan Stanley
		18.8. CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG
		18.9. HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
		18.10. Royal Bank of Canada Website
	19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	20. Research Methodology
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