Tuesday Topic: Preparing for a Capital Raise

Margin compression, slow organic growth, interest rate uncertainty, and myriad other factors have weighed on the capital markets for banks in recent years. With the M&A market thawing and $65 billion of subordinated debt set to reprice by the end of 2026, more institutions today are evaluating their capital levels to determine whether they're prepared for a potential offering. This article advises banks to review and update their capital plans, assess potential capital sources, and determine whether they need to resolve any compliance or lending issues prior to a possible raise.  

Are you reviewing your capital plans and assessing potential capital sources?

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Rob Blackwell
Chief Content Officer and Head of External Affairs
IntraFi
Arlington, VA
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