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Wells Fargo exec sees urgency in AI infrastructure M&A

Fernando Rivas, CEO of Wells Fargo's corporate and investment banking division, believes that upcoming Democratic majorities will create a sense of urgency for mergers and acquisitions. He noted that the current environment is a "now or never" situation for dealmaking. Rivas also commented on the bank's strategy for financing AI infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Suggests increased M&A activity in AI infrastructure financing due to anticipated policy shifts.

RANK_REASON Commentary from an executive about market trends and potential dealmaking urgency.

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Wells Fargo exec sees urgency in AI infrastructure M&A

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    Wells Fargo exec sees ‘now or never’ M&A attitude Incoming Democratic majorities will prompt dealmaking urgency, said Wells corporate and investment banking CEO

    Wells Fargo exec sees ‘now or never’ M&A attitude Incoming Democratic majorities will prompt dealmaking urgency, said Wells corporate and investment banking CEO Fernando Rivas, who also discussed the bank’s approach to # AI infrastructure financing. https://www. bankingdive.com/n…