Bypassing special rules set up by the FDIC, private equity firms are ramping up their investments in weak banks, expecting big gains as the economy improves. Continue reading BankWatch: Private Equity Firms Ramp Up Investments in Failing Banks BankWatch: Private Equity Firms Ramp Up Investments in Failing Banks originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00. Filed Under: Economy , Credit Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments