Contributor : Naomi Snyder

FinXTech
Article | April 5th, 2021

PayPal Is Not a Bank. Or Is It?

PayPal’s strength has been growing during the pandemic. Here’s why.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
FinXTech
Article | March 8th, 2021

How One Small Player Beat Out PNC, Wells Fargo and M&T for PPP Loans

In the government’s massive aid program for small businesses, Biz2Credit found its niche.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
BD Article
Article | February 15th, 2021

The Coming Buyback Frenzy

Capital levels are high and investors are asking banks: What have you done for me lately?

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
BD Article
Article | February 8th, 2021

Will We Ever See Three Times Book Again?

Bank M&A pricing peaked 22 years ago at 2.6 times tangible book value. We’re not anywhere close to that.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
BD Article
Article | January 25th, 2021

Masks and Zoom Conferencing: What Dealmaking Looks Like During a Pandemic

Banks that did deals during a pandemic were forced to adapt rapidly to essential skills, such as remote consolidation and online negotiation.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
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Article | January 18th, 2021

How Credit Unions Pursue Growth

In the world of credit unions, fast growth can lead to high earnings.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Video | October 27th, 2017

How Can the Board Assess Corporate Culture

Terry Strange, audit and compliance committee chair at BBVA Compass Bancshares, speaks on how bank board members can assess the culture of their organization.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
BD Article
Article | October 6th, 2017

Banks May Get Capital Relief

An interagency proposal addresses banks’ complaints that too many commercial real estate loans were considered high risk, and raises limits on mortgage servicing and deferred tax assets that can be counted toward capital.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Video | September 20th, 2017

Handling the Risk of M&A

Steven Deaton of State Bank Financial Corp. describes how his bank handles M&A and risk management, and why it has a corporate psychologist.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
BD Article
Article | August 4th, 2017

Coming Out of the Shadows: Why Big Banks Are Partnering With Fintech Firms

Some of the best banking technology is coming from outside banking.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director