Issues : Bank M&A
Dual Deal Accounting Challenges During a Pandemic
The pandemic has complicated the crucial accounting that banks must perform when considering the benefits of a merger or acquisition.
AOBA Summer Series
Bankers are navigating an extraordinarily uncertain operating environment and making tough decisions. Bank Director is here to help, with the special launch of our AOBA Summer Series.
Pandemic Offers Strong Banks a Shot at Transformative Deals
Recessions often stimulate an M&A market where the fates of winners and losers are intertwined.
Revisiting the Post-Pandemic Strategic Plan
Bank executives should review their strategic plans and capital plans for post-pandemic risks, challenges, potential opportunities and future goals.
Preparing for an Uncertain Future
In today’s economic uncertainty, how can bank directors and management properly value capital raising and M&A initiatives?
Realities Beyond the Balance Sheet Facing Bank Buyers
Prospective buyers need to address five crucial non-financial topics as they look for strong merger partners.
Pandemic Challenges, Strengthens Bank’s Deal Integration
Acquiring a partner with similar values and maintaining its strategic focus helped Sandy Spring Bancorp overcome the challenges of integrating during a pandemic.
Pending, Future Bank M&A Challenged by Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has caused pending deals to be extended or terminated, but could create opportunity for patient buyers and sellers.
Lessons From Banking’s Top Deals
What can banks of all sizes learn from the industry’s top acquirers?
How to Respond to LendingClub’s Bank Buy
Community institutions must evolve in order to stay relevant in the face of an emerging breed of supercharged, technology-fueled banks.