Most PE guys I know of are having a hell of a time trying to acquire banks. While there has been some indication of a relaxing of the bank holding company act (

Most PE guys I know of are having a hell of a time trying to acquire banks. While there has been some indication of a relaxing of the bank holding company act (that would otherwise prevent PE, or any non-banking firm from acquiring a bank), the issues that I mention in my other comment seem to be blocking any acquisitions.