Issues : Research
2014 Bank M&A Survey: Community Bank Trends
This report, exclusive to DirectorCorps members, reveals merger and acquisition plans for banks below $5 billion in assets, and finds that bank directors and officers at the smallest banks are most likely to say banking is not enjoyable anymore.
What’s Ahead for Bank M&A? Results of the 2014 Bank M&A Survey
More bank executives and directors expect to do a deal in 2014, but regulatory approval is a big concern, according to the latest results of Bank Director’s annual Bank M&A Survey.
Update on FDIC Lawsuits: Pace Increases While Few Settle
Cornerstone Research finds the pace of FDIC lawsuits increases to at least 32 so far this year. At this rate, 2013 will have more than double the number of lawsuits filed as last year.
2013 Bank Board & Executive Survey: Rising Optimism on Banking
The results of the 2013 Bank Board & Executive Survey reveal bank leaders’ plans to grow, what worries them most and thoughts on the regulatory and economic climate.
Western Bank Survey: Boards Need Risk Management Expertise
Bank Director’s phone survey of Western community bankers reveals their plans to grow, which risks concern them most and what skills are desired when adding a new member to the board.
FDIC Lawsuits Trending Upward
Cornerstone Research analyzes the trends in FDIC lawsuits against directors and officers of financial institutions.
The State of Risk: 2013 Risk Practices Survey
Regulatory compliance and data top the list of concerns for risk officers and directors, according to the inaugural risk management survey by Bank Director and Wolters Kluwer Financial Services.
Desperately Seeking Loan Growth
A survey shows that margin compression and loan growth are key concerns for bankers.
FDIC Lawsuits Increase in Fourth Quarter, Many Target Smaller Banks and Thrifts
Cornerstone Research staff discusses 2012 trends in FDIC lawsuits against officers and directors of financial institutions.
Phone Survey: Fiscal Cliff Will Impact Banks and Their Customers
One-third of bankers say they will be less likely to lend if nation veers off fiscal cliff.