Issues : Bank M&A
Does Market Volatility Impact Bank M&A?
Bank Director's President, Al Dominick, looks at the impact on merger activity caused by recent stock market fluctuations.
Doing an Acquisition? Don’t Forget the CRA Rating
This article describes the potential risks of Community Reinvestment Act ratings in an acquisition, and how to mitigate them.
Time to Develop an M&A Survival Strategy
Scott Sommer of Cornerstone Advisors describes how banks can devise an effective acquisition strategy.
Surviving in a Consolidating Industry
In this short video, Hovde looks at how community banks who are struggling to generate organic growth can survive in a consolidating industry.
Doom Diligence: Don’t Let Your Due Diligence Hurt You
Beyond the more traditional non-financial considerations, an increasing number of sellers now focus on the buyer’s ability to move quickly from a letter of intent to an announced transaction.
Could a Republican President Mean More M&A Activity?
Bank Director President Al Dominick writes about what a Republican victory might mean for the banking industry’s growth prospects.
Opportunities in Growth and M&A
Commerce Street Capital’s Dory Wiley writes about where the opportunities in M&A lie.
How to Completely Change Your Future
Bank Director President Al Dominick looks at one of the biggest problems for banks: growth.
Will Nonbanks Impact Bank M&A?
With nonbanks enjoying significant growth relative to community banks, and an influx of investor cash, it’s fair to ask whether it’s time to sell the bank.
The Risk of In-Market Mergers
In this video, C.K. Lee of Commerce Street Capital explains both the pros and cons of in-market mergers.