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Article | September 14th, 2017

When Disaster Strikes, You Better Have a Plan

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are tragic reminders that all businesses need to be prepared when disaster strikes. Here are the basic elements of a good plan.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Bank Services
Article | August 17th, 2017

How to Respond to a Major Cyber Incident

When hackers have breached your vital data systems, it’s important to have a remediation plan ready to go.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Bank Services
Article | July 13th, 2017

When It Comes to Core Conversions, Look Before You Leap

Here are some things to keep in mind if your bank is contemplating switching core providers.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Bank Services
Article | May 18th, 2017

Facing Up to the Financial Technology Challenge

Bank directors need to educate themselves on the changes in financial technology that are transforming the industry.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Bank Services
Article | January 19th, 2017

Rising Stock Prices Could Impact Deal Market

This article takes a look at M&A activity in 2016 with an eye toward how the environment could change in 2017.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Bank Services
Article | August 18th, 2016

A Second Life for an American Bank

F. Scott Fitzgerald once said there are no second acts in American lives, but CalWest Bancorp is clearly an exception.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Bank Services
DirectorCorps | July 14th, 2016

How Union Bankshares Focuses on Risk

The chief risk officer for Union Bankshares talks about how his bank handles enterprise risk management, the challenges of ERM, and the skills needed for his job.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Bank Services
DirectorCorps | July 12th, 2016

Taking on the Toughest Challenges

Effective audit and risk oversight can help bank boards and executive teams anticipate challenges and fuel growth. Here are the issues that banks need to address.

By: Bank Director Staff Writer
Bank Services
Video | June 20th, 2016

How Do You Build/Grow A Business…By Growing Loyalty

Many banks are engaging in activities that don’t create loyal customers. Joe Bartolotta of Eastern Bank explains which behaviors your bank should avoid, and actions that generate loyalty.

By: Bank Director Staff Writer
Bank Services
Article | June 16th, 2016

A Case of Self-Disruption

A small bank remakes itself in the digital age.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director