Contributor : Kiah Haslett
Coronavirus Sparks CECL Uncertainty
CECL could put pressure on bank allowances in its first full quarter, but proposed relief from Congress creates uncertainty for the standard itself.
What to Do With Your CECL Delay
CECL takes effect for a number of banks in 2023, a delay announced by FASB in October 2019. Here’s how to make the most of this delay.
What Regulators Are Doing About Coronavirus
Here are the steps bank regulators are taking to encourage banks to work with customers impacted by the coronavirus.
Bracing for Changes in the Bank Control Rules
A clarification of bank control rules could bring new capital into the industry.
Talking Too Much About Board Diversity
Two recent studies find that support for board diversity initiatives is declining — both inside the boardroom and among shareholders.
Conversing with Chief Cultural Officers
For an industry that promotes culture as essential to performance and customer service, the title of “chief culture officer” remains an unusual one.
When the Earnings Get Tough, the Mergers Get ‘Strategic’
This year could be a pivotal one for “strategic merger” announcements, as banks wonder what’s next, according to presenters during the first two days of Bank Director’s 2020 Acquire or Be Acquired Conference.
The Measure of a “Good” Deal
Presenters at Bank Director’s 2020 Acquire or Be Acquired Conference weigh in on what makes a good deal.
How Technology Broke the Brokered Deposit Rule
The need to change the FDIC’s brokered deposit rule strikes at the heart of banks’ funding models.
The Magic Margin Number Needed to Satisfy Investors
Is it possible to determine a minimum net interest margin that banks should aim for?