Issues : Bank M&A

Podcast | May 23rd, 2022

How Ukraine and Inflation Will Impact Banking

Keefe Bruyette & Woods CEO Tom Michaud discusses his outlook for banks, including the prospects of a recession in 2022.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Article | March 31st, 2022

A Third Option for Banks Considering M&A

Using a digital fulfillment partner allows banks to make progress on strategic goals while eliminating a significant source of potential friction.

By: Paul Katz
FinXTech
Video | March 28th, 2022

Trends to Watch: Fintech M&A

Find out why the signals are there for more fintech deals.

By: Geddes Johnson
Video | March 11th, 2022

The Missing Piece in Community Bank M&A

Prospective community bank buyers may be overlooking a key consideration when evaluating potential targets.

By: Kamal Mustafa
Article | March 2nd, 2022

The Merger Compliance Issue You May Not Have Considered

In a deal, the first communication a customer at an acquired bank receives is often the last item that bank executives review in their M&A plans.

By: Paul Murphy
Podcast | February 28th, 2022

A Front Row Seat on Banking’s Consolidation

H. Rodgin Cohen, the senior chair at Sullivan & Cromwell who has advised on many of the largest bank deals in the last 30 years, discusses how consolidation has changed banking, including its impact on community banks.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Video | January 28th, 2022

Confronting M&A Headwinds & Tailwinds In 2022

Crowe Partner Rick Childs shares his perspective on the growth trends revealed in Bank Director’s 2022 Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Article | January 27th, 2022

Surf’s Up on RIA Acquisitions — Are Banks Missing the Wave?

Although banks have several advantages when it comes to acquiring registered investment advisors, most are missing out on the industry’s record activity.

By: Jeff Brand
Viewpoint | January 12th, 2022

Revisiting Merger Communication Plans

Bank leaders should begin enforcing new thinking and communication steps as changes in regulatory review continue.

By: Paul Murphy
Bank Services
Article | December 20th, 2021

ESG Factors Come to Play in M&A

The 2022 Bank M&A Survey finds several ESG components factoring into M&A due diligence. Find out what this means for buyers and sellers in this exclusive analysis.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director