Proposed TDR Accounting Relief Will Miss Most Small Banks (For Now)
A proposed recent accounting change means that small banks will miss out on a change on how loan modifications are treated and will need to revert to the onerous accounting and reporting requirements.
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What’s Driving Interest in Bank Primacy?
Banks must invest in primacy by fostering broader relationships with their most-valued clients if they want to significantly impact the bottom line.
A Seller’s Perspective on the Return of Bank M&A
Banks must decide if they are willing to stay the course and overcome the limited opportunities to grow their business, or accept the favorable multiples they’re offered.
Three Things to Do Now for Success During Tax Season
Bankers can take several steps now to plan ahead and ease the stress of tax season.
The Leveraged Loan Market’s Resiliency: From Covid-19 to Recovery
The leveraged loan market has once again proven its resilience, with no impending near-term maturity wall and smooth sailing ahead.
How to Give Cardholders Digital Self-Service, Fraud-Fighting Capabilities
Providing consumers with tools that include digital wallets, mobile card controls, alerts and spend tracking capabilities can provide sought-after services and reduce bank risk.
Furthering Digitization, Automation to Push Digital Transformation
Banks can apply the lessons from the coronavirus pandemic around digitization to continue investing in innovations that keep them nimble and agile.
When to Form a Risk Committee
Federal regulations require that banks form a risk committee when they reach $50 billion in assets, but many banks do so well before then.
Fintechs Are Starting to Buy Banks, But Why?
Fintech acquisitions of banks are rare, but this year saw a noticeable uptick.
The Road Ahead
John Asbury, president and CEO of Atlantic Union Bankshares, talks about his board's approach to strategic planning, the rise of inflation and whether the industry's consolidation is close to reaching an endgame.
Managing the CEO Succession Process
The anticipated wave of bank CEO retirements occurring over the next few years means it’s never been more critical for boards to have a sound CEO succession process.