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Opportunity Of A Lifetime

Timing is everything, and when Georgia banks started failing in 2008, Joe Evans was ready with a plan.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
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Jack Milligan
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Jack Milligan Editor-at-Large

Jack Milligan is editor-at-large of Bank Director magazine, a position to which he brings over 40 years of experience in financial journalism organizations. Mr. Milligan directs Bank Director’s editorial coverage and leads its director training efforts. He has a master’s degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University.

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Death By Strategy

Directors at banks that have failed since 2008 would have seen trouble ahead if they had known what to look for.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
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First Manhattan
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Are You Ready For Private Equity?

Your bank is in trouble, or maybe it just needs capital to grow, and private equity firms are calling. What do you do now?

Article ON – 07/21/2011
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Bullish On Merrill Lynch

After a rocky start, Bank of America’s acquisition of the giant securities firm is finally paying off.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
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Naomi Snyder
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Naomi Snyder Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Naomi Snyder is in charge of the editorial coverage at Bank Director. She oversees the magazine and the editorial team’s efforts on the Bank Director website, newsletter and special projects. She has more than two decades of experience in business journalism and spent 15 years as a newspaper reporter. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.

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A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned

In an era of slow growth, an increasing number of banks and thrifts are trying to grow earnings by cutting costs.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
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Naomi Snyder
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Naomi Snyder Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Naomi Snyder is in charge of the editorial coverage at Bank Director. She oversees the magazine and the editorial team’s efforts on the Bank Director website, newsletter and special projects. She has more than two decades of experience in business journalism and spent 15 years as a newspaper reporter. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.

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In The Line of Fire

Not only has the Dodd-Frank Act made bank general counsels more important than ever, it has put them squarely in Washington’s crosshairs.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
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2011 Bank Audit Committee Naomi Snyder
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What Makes A Great Bank Great? Jack Milligan
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For Your Review Naomi Snyder
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Analyst Forum Naomi Snyder
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Can Technology Lighten the Compliance Burden?
What Does It Take To Be Great? Jack Milligan
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