Themes and Research Developments on Mergers and Acquisitions in Finance and Banking

Fang-Mei Tseng, Nguyen B. Ngoc Jade and Louis Y u-Y ang Lu ()
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Louis Y u-Y ang Lu: College of Management, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

Review of Development Finance Journal, 2025, vol. 15, issue 1, 26-36

Abstract: This study examines the developmental trajectories of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) research in finance and banking, addressing gaps in prior reviews. Using the Girvan-Newman clustering method and main path analysis (MPA), it analyzes 7,748 publications from Web of Science and Scopus. Findings reveal three key stages in financial M&A research and highlight efficiency gains and shareholder value in banking M&A. This study is among the first to use the Girvan-Newman clustering method and MPA to systematically trace M&A research evolution, offering insights into knowledge progression and future research opportunities, enhancing understanding of M&A’s impact in finance and banking.

Keywords: Mergers and acquisitions; Girvan-Newman clustering; Main path analysis; Critical path analysis; Finance & Economics; Banking & Financial Services Industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C80 D83 G21 G34 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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