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Article | March 15th, 2023

How to Keep the SBA Loan Guarantee

Banks can take steps to avoid five common material deficiencies in their documentation that contribute to a repair or denial of a Small Business Administration loan guarantee.

By: Lisa Gambrino
Video | March 14th, 2023

Succession Planning With Confidence

An organized process can help boards ensure their bank has a thoughtful succession plan.

By: Dr. Julie Bell
BD Article
Podcast | March 13th, 2023

An Unlikely Journey Through Digital Transformation

Mike Butler moved from traditional bank branches to digital-only delivery.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Podcast | March 9th, 2023

A Diamond in the Rough

How can banks uncover “diamonds in the sand” through data collection?

By: Laura Schield
Article | March 8th, 2023

8 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Vendor Contract

Institutions looking to build the right kind of momentum and avoid distraction need a way to evaluate tools and partners.

By: Nathan Baumeister
Video | March 7th, 2023

Managing Risk in Fintech Partnerships

Banks pursuing fintech partnerships need to understand and manage the risks inherent to those relationships.

By: Jame Sloan
BD Article
Article | March 6th, 2023

FDIC Staffing Shortages Could Impact Banks

More than one-third of the agency is eligible to retire within five years.

By: Kiah Lau Haslett, Banking & Fintech Editor for Bank Director
Article | March 3rd, 2023

Digital Banking: Being Best in Class and Driving Profit

Banks have an opportunity to transform their digital banking channel from a cost center into a revenue.

By: Marla Pieton
Article | March 2nd, 2023

In Pursuit of Deposits, Think Outside the Box

Deposit competition is fierce. Here are some more modern ideas for bank execs to consider.

By: Mary Wisniewski
Article | February 28th, 2023

Operational Resilience: An Inside-Out and Outside-In Perspective

Banks can refocus their operational resilience efforts to consider an external, customer-centric perspective that creates and protects value.

By: John Epperson