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Investment Banking Demand Trends

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN · 2026-11-05 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Wells Fargo corporate and investment banking CEO Fernando Rivas anticipates a surge in M&A activity over the coming year. He described companies as facing a “now or never” window to complete transactions before a potentially less permissive regulatory environment ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Rivas also characterized Wells Fargo’s approach to financing artificial-intelligence infrastructure as cautious but strategic.

Key facts

• Wells Fargo CEO of corporate and investment banking Fernando Rivas anticipates a surge in M&A activity in the coming year, driven by a “now or never” regulatory mindset. source
• Wells Fargo executive Fernando Rivas said some dealmakers believe it is time to finalize transactions before the 2028 presidential election. source