Issues : Research

Research | November 11th, 2019

Survey Results: Anatomy of a Successful Deal

The 2020 Bank M&A Survey digs into the core components of a successful transaction.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | August 26th, 2019

2019 Survey Results! Here’s How Banks Are Spending Money on Technology

Two specific objectives are driving technology strategies at banks of all sizes, according to Bank Director’s 2019 Technology Survey.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | March 25th, 2019

2019 Risk Survey: Cybersecurity Oversight

Bank boards continue to work out how to effectively oversee cybersecurity.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | December 3rd, 2018

2019 Bank M&A Survey: What’s Driving Growth

Find out about the industry’s expectations for deals—and how banks spent their tax windfall.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | August 27th, 2018

2018 Technology Survey: Enhancing Board Know-How

Directors are focusing more on technology, but still need to know more about this critical strategic issue.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | March 19th, 2018

2018 Risk Survey: Technology’s Impact on Compliance

Bank Director's Risk Survey examines cybersecurity, the rising rate environment and the impact of regtech solutions.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | December 4th, 2017

2018 Bank M&A Survey: Will Bank M&A Pick Up?

Bank leaders expect a more favorable M&A environment but are pragmatic about regulatory relief.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | August 28th, 2017

2017 Technology Survey: Data Deficiencies

Three-quarters of executives and directors see room to improve data analytics at their bank.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | March 20th, 2017

2017 Risk Practices Survey: Surprising Support for Dodd-Frank

Bank Director’s annual risk research finds that most bank executives and directors don’t want the Dodd-Frank Act repealed in its entirety.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Research | November 28th, 2016

2017 Bank M&A Survey: What Buyers Value

According to survey research conducted by Bank Director, attractive markets and lending teams are the two factors that bank leadership teams value most in an acquisition target.

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