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The Wamu Way
CEO Kerry Killinger has pushed hard for growth at Washington Mutual, but never at the expense of his investment principles.
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Lightning on the Horizon
Record profitability has bought the industry some time, but bank boards will increasingly find themselves under pressure from restive shareholders.
John R. Engen
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It Pays to be Paranoid
Banks are investing in sophisticated technology to protect customer data from theft while oftentimes ignoring more mundane details like leaving the back door unlocked.
Charles Keenan
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Extreme Makeover
The directors at Matrix Bancorp weren't happy with the wholesale mortgage company's profitability or prospects for the future, so they adopted a radically different business plan and undertook a risky recapitalization–and ended up with a brand new company.
John R. Engen
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Hail and Farewell
Choosing a new CEO is one of the most important decisions that directors can make, and in the post-Enron era, an increasing number of corporate boards are taking direct responsibility for succession planning.
Jack Milligan
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