April 28, 2025

A Financial Crisis or Just a Bank Stock Correction?

1 hour 1 minute

In this episode of the Eisman Playbook, host Steve Eisman is joined by banking experts Charlie Peabody and Brent Erensel from the boutique firm Portales Partners. Together, they explore the transformation of the banking industry from the pre-Great Financial Crisis era to the present. They discuss the emergence of bank stocks following the dot-com bust, the impact of the Great Financial Crisis, and the subsequent regulatory changes, including Dodd-Frank and CECL accounting. The conversation also touches on private equity and credit markets, exploring the potential risks they pose to the financial system. Finally, the hosts reflect on recent earnings seasons, discuss the potential effects of recessions, and consider the future of bank mergers and acquisitions.

About my guests:

Charles Peabody

Brent Erensel - MD Equity Sales - Portales Partners

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

00:18 Meet the Guests: Charlie Peabody and Brent Erensel

01:05 The Pre-Financial Crisis Banking Landscape

02:48 Post-Crisis Regulations and Their Impact

03:47 The Rise of Private Capital

04:38 Challenges in Regulating Non-Bank Financial Institutions

08:39 The Future of Bank Stocks

11:45 Historical Parallels: The Panic of 1907

15:50 Liquidity Concerns in Private Equity

22:38 Key Metrics for Bank Investing

23:31 Belief in the Book Value of Banks

23:58 Introduction to CECL Accounting

25:43 Impact of CECL on Bank Reserves

28:26 Bank Earnings and Recession Resilience

31:53 Market Sentiment and Bank Stock Recommendations

42:38 Regulatory Environment and Bank Mergers

49:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Episode Production Credits

Producer: ⁠Collier Landry⁠

Producer & Publicity: ⁠Steven Cohen, Next Horizon Media⁠

Post-Production Services by Don’t Touch My Radio

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