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Activist Investor HoldCo Targets Underperforming US Banks
In a move that’s sending ripples through the financial sector, a relatively unknown entity, HoldCo, has emerged as an activist investor with a mission to shake up America’s regional banking landscape. As reported on CNBC on October 28, 2025, HoldCo has initiated campaigns against three prominent regional banks: Comerica, Eastern Bank, and First Interstate. The core strategy? To hold these institutions accountable for what HoldCo perceives as underperformance.
The Strategy: Shaming and Scrutiny
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