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THE ANATOMY OF A MERGER OF EQUALS

Frank Cicero describes the structure and benefits of a true merger of equals transaction.

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  • Article | Regulation
  • September 28th, 2011

The Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program: What Publicly-Traded Banks Should Know

Dodd-Frank gives whistleblowers a new financial incentive to report wrongdoing. This article describes what banks and thrifts need to know about the new whistleblower rule and how to prevent getting c...

  • Article | Regulation
  • September 23rd, 2011

New regulation puts additional burdens on compliance staff

An synopsis of some concerns outlined by the banking regulators and examples of how banks can mitigate their consumer compliance risks.

  • Article | Retail
  • September 20th, 2011

Is cutting branches the best answer when times are tough?

Bank of America is cutting 30,000 jobs and HSBC is selling nearly 200 branches. But JPMorgan is building more branches. Which is the best strategy?

  • Article | M&A
  • September 16th, 2011

Watch out: Federal Reserve Begins Systemic Reviews of Pending Acquisitions

A pending review of the Capital One/ING deal raises questions about bank acquisitions following Dodd-Frank.

  • Article | Risk
  • September 1st, 2011

New Media Compliance Issues: Is Social Media Right for Your Institution?

Social media is the new reality and many financial institutions are getting left behind. This article outlines guidelines and tips for how to mix caution and innovation when using this ever-changing ...