Issues : Research
It Takes More Than a Village Redux: The Decline of the Community Bank
In 2009, Celent predicted the continuing decline of community banks. In this updated report, they revisit the figures to see whether the numbers have been consistent since their original report was published.
Compliance Burden Grows Heavier
Nichole Jordan, Grant Thornton’s national banking and securities industry leader, offers some insights on the new compliance burden.
2011 Banker and Board Poll: More acquisitions ahead
A look at what more than 550 bank directors and CEOS have to say about what's ahead for the financial industry.
Bankers Are Starting to See the Glass Half Full
Optimism is on the rise, according to the most recent quarterly research conducted by Bank Director magazine and Grant Thornton LLP as part of the 17th Bank Executive Survey. The following are a few highlights from our most recent study completed in June.