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M&A Case Study: How Selling For Less Created More Value
Kevin Hanigan of ViewPoint Financial, and C.K. Lee, at Commerce Street Capital, describe the creative strategy behind their 2012 M&A transaction in Texas that solved a management succession problem at ViewPoint and provided liquidity for Highlands shareholders.
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What Wall Street Thinks About the Banking Industry
Three leading banking analysts discuss the impact that a slow economy and increased regulatory pressures are having on bank stocks.
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Building Momentum: How Community Banks Can Compete on More Than Price
Raymond P. Davis, president & CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corp., shares his insight on how community banks can remain competitive during this challenging economic environment.
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How a Texas CEO Made a Difficult Sale Work for His Shareholders, His Bank and Himself
Selling for a premium is not the only strategy, says ViewPoint Financial CEO Kevin Hanigan. Here’s why.
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What are the Rules and Guidelines for Director Independence?
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP discusses the rules and parameters of director independence and define fiduciary duties for board members, as well as what constitutes a conflict of interest.
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Industry Update: “Clearly We are in a Slow Growth to No Growth Environment”
Bank stocks have rebounded but earnings are still under pressure, says Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Vice Chairman John Duffy.
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Trends and Regulations in Incentive Pay
Naomi Snyder of Bank Director describes the various trends and regulations and explains the difference between what is mandated and what is recommended.
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Best Practices for Complying with Fair Lending Laws
Arnold & Porter LLP provides an overview of the fair lending laws, best practices, the referral process, and recent fair lending hot topics.
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The Asset/Liability Committee: What Regulators Want and What Board Members Need to Know
Darling Consulting Group discusses putting regulatory expectations and prudent asset/liability management practices into perspective.
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The Job of a Chief Risk Officer
Steve Figliuolo, corporate risk officer for Citizens Republic Bancorp, talks about his job, how he works with the board and how to find a good chief risk officer.