Europe bank bosses yearn for M&A as U.S. dealmaking expected to take off
1. ING's CEO emphasizes too many banks hurt EU financial efficiency. 2. Commerzbank and UniCredit's potential merger sparks cross-border deal speculation. 3. Regulatory fragmentation hinders banks' operational efficiency across Europe. 4. US deregulation may enable more bank consolidations, affecting European competition. 5. Industry leaders call for regulatory reform for improved banking performance.