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How Digital Transformation is Driving Bank M&A
The importance of scale in the banking industry’s digital transformation — which the Covid-19...
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What to Know About Cannabis Banking in 2022
Banks should prepare for greater legalization around marijuana usage, increased licensing activity and the potential for federal legislation as they create their cannabis banking strategy for the year ahead.
Can Boards Be a Technology Resource for Their Bank?
Technology plays a profound role in today’s banking industry, but too many boards lack the expertise to connect technology to their institution’s business strategy. Uncover more about technology governance in this exclusive analysis from Bank Director’s 2021 Technology Survey.
Understanding Fintech Partnerships
As we continue to see a resurgence of regular mergers and acquisitions activity, it is important that financial institutions make sure their partnerships and fintech activity don’t create speed bumps that could slow or obstruct a deal.
Don’t Mistake Personalization for Personal
Banks must begin considering how to embrace digital-centric services while staying true to their credo of helping local communities and developing strong relationships with their customers.
A Winning Recipe for Effective Loan Review
Banks should understand the risk profile and changes in their loan portfolio to maintain sound practices and investor return.
Weighing Product Against Distribution
Product versus distribution. Which is needed for optimal success?
The First Thing to Consider in a Fintech Partnership
New regulatory studies point to an alignment of culture and values when it comes to fintech partnerships.
Saving Your Customers’ Time While Saving Money
Banks can minimize or eliminate the need for customers to actively wait for service with a more efficient, attention-free service model.
How a Data-Driven Sales Methodology Can Help Banks Grow
Current economic conditions require banks to adopt a model of sales effectiveness that is backed by data and analytics.
Before Digital Banking Was Cool, There Was Live Oak
Live Oak Bancshares has become the darling of Wall Street.