“Studies have shown that regulatory burden and compliance is one of the most significant costs to a small bank, substantially more than anything other than your payroll.”
Bill Dana

“I've been in consultation with our Director and we've decided that what has been needed in this bank for a long time is a special officer. Or, to refer to the article of the underworld, a bank dick. In lieu of your heroism, your valiant, dauntless courage, I have the honor to offer you this position.”

Pierre Watkin - Mr. Skinner

“Despite rumours of secret bank accounts and hidden millions, I did not profit personally from my unlawful trading. To be absolutely honest, sometimes I wish I had.”
Ewan McGregor - Nick Leeson

“- Peter Falcone: It's a rip, man. It's a total rip.
- David Falcone: I know. How's the little guy ever supposed to get ahead? They won't give you a loan unless ya already got the money. It's totally scatalogical.”

Peter Paul - Peter Falcone
David Paul - David Falcone

“- Loan Officer: Do you have any assets?
- Laurel Ayres: I have drive and courage and ambition. And if you'll look at the prospectus, you'll notice that I have a very, very sound business mind too.
- Loan Officer: I was thinking more like stocks, bonds, property.”
Jean De Baer - Loan Officer
Whoopi Goldberg - Laurel Ayres