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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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  • Research | Growth
  • August 31st, 2011

It Takes More Than a Village Redux: The Decline of the Community Bank

In 2009, Celent predicted the continuing decline of community banks. In this updated report, they revisit the figures to see whether the numbers have been consistent since their original report was pu...

  • Article | Regulation
  • August 30th, 2011

Living Wills for Large Banks and Systemically Important Institutions: a Blueprint

With a likely deadline of July 21, 2012 approaching, this checklist will assist U.S. bank holding companies with more than $50 billion in assets in submitting a living will.

  • Article | Strategy
  • August 26th, 2011

Is Bank of America Too Big to Manage?

A look into the challenges at the largest financial institution in the country, and whether or not Bank of America is simply too large for any team to run effectively.

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  • Interview | Regulation
  • August 19th, 2011

A Conversation with a Regulator: What Bank Directors Need to Know

Bert Otto of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency talks about the exam process, mistakes bank directors make and how to disagree with your regulator

  • Article | M&A
  • August 12th, 2011

What is Rick Fairbank’s Endgame?

A few observations on Capital One’s most recent acquisition of HBSC’s credit card business and how it aligns with their overall growth strategy.