We bought a bank… now what?!

Forget the charter chase - some fintechs are skipping the queue and buying the whole bank. But once the champagne’s flat and the deal’s inked, reality sets in: legacy tech, compliance curveballs, and a whole lot of regulators on speed dial.

This panel pulls back the curtain on the M&A shortcut that’s suddenly back in vogue. Expect spicy takes on what it really means to own the rails - from staffing surprises to system spaghetti - and why this strategy might be the fastest way to go full-stack.

Perfect for your end-of-day wind-down: part therapy, part strategy, and just enough sass to keep the energy up.

Takeaways:
• Why fintechs are saying “skip the licence, buy the bank”.
• What ownership unlocks—from regulatory reach to product velocity.
• How to survive the legacy hangover (and maybe even thrive).