The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which senior analyst Anand Chokkavelu discusses topics around the investing world.

The regional banking industry has been beaten down in recent months and years. Anand thinks there's opportunity in the sector but warns against the big red flag at Synovus.

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