But yes, I have imagined scenarios where gatherings of the ultra rich are targets of opportunity. The tip of Manhattan at 10:00 AM on a triple witching could be one such, for those so inclined. Far better that people are brought to their senses via the law, but..... As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
Your convoluted period is missing a verb, I fear. The brainless should not be in banking -- Willem Buiter