Regs to Banks: 'Slow Down, You're Moving Too Fast'

The latest wave of enforcement actions has targeted banks with accelerated growth. We also take a look at the latest capital infusion that addresses CRE concentrations.

Happy Monday, Bank Slaters!

It was a short but impactful week. I contributed an article for Bank Director that looks at how banks are more receptive to working with deposit-focused fintechs.

My appearance on Fintech as a Service (FaaS) radio went live, where we discussed my consulting approach for helping fintechs understand what they need to do in-house before trying to pitch products and services to bankers. This will also be the focus of my next Forbes Finance Council piece.

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Let’s talk about regulators’ views on high-growth banks.

Federal bank regulators are starting to sound like the opening line of Simon & Garfunkel’s The 59th Street Bridge Song — “slow down, you’re moving too fast.”