Jeff Taft
Partner at Mayer Brown specializing in bank formations and regulatory strategy, with extensive experience advising on de novo and specialty charter matters.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 17min
Hot Takes: Chartering vs. Becoming a Bank: A Critical Distinction
Jeff Taft, a Mayer Brown partner who advises on bank formations and regulatory strategy, breaks down the surge in de novo charters. He explores whether applicants want banking economics or simply regulatory status. Short takes cover prudential supervision surprises, FDIC insurance tradeoffs, Fed master account debates, stablecoins’ limits, and the need for better regulator coordination.
