Emboldened Activist Investors Are Circling U.S. Banks

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration's deregulation efforts may provide activists with increased opportunities to target banks, an area where significant campaigns are currently infrequent [1] Group 1 - The deregulation push is expected to alter the landscape for financial institutions, potentially leading to more activist campaigns against them [1] - Activists have historically found it challenging to mobilize large campaigns in the banking sector, but the current political climate may change this dynamic [1]