My point was that it's beyond simply skirting regulations, as if that is merely the goal unto itself. Something being a regulation doesn't mean it's well concei

My point was that it's beyond simply skirting regulations, as if that is merely the goal unto itself. Something being a regulation doesn't mean it's well conceived or even ethical, and they're frequently abused by incumbents in various industries to prevent disruption and protect their golden goose. "Buying stake in a bank" does not necessarily translate to sharing in the profits a bank is already making from holding my money with them.