There is also an incentive to take a proactive leadership position ahead of market changes, such as the increased access by foreign banks to China's domestic market at the end of the year.

There is also an incentive to take a proactive leadership position ahead of market changes, such as the increased access by foreign banks to China's domestic market at the end of this year.

We decided we could go ahead and be proactive.

Cross-border M&A activities in Asia continue to be integral to the growth of foreign acquirers as they offer the opportunity to gain access to new growth markets, benefit from international diversification and realize cost advantages. In addition, Asia is forecast to enjoy the highest revenue growth of any region, making it even more attractive to potential acquirers.

cannot take access to the U.S. market for granted.

With the market buoyant, there is always the incentive to seek capital.