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Article | May 28th, 2014

Revival of the Bank IPO

Seven banks have filed for IPOs already this year, putting 2014 on pace to become the most active year for bank IPOs in a decade. What is fueling the increase in bank IPO activity, and is it sustainable?

By: Andrew J. Fitzgerald
White Paper | May 26th, 2014

The Role of the Board in Technology

Bank boards are increasingly pressed to make strategic decisions about technology.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Article | May 19th, 2014

Strategic Thinking: It Has Never Been More Critical

David Saber of Wipfli describes the key themes of strategic planning.

By: David Saber
Research | May 16th, 2014

More than 90 Percent of Bank Directors and Officers Worry About Non-Bank Competition

Attendees at Bank Director’s second annual Growth Conference revealed concerns about the impact of non-bank competition on the industry, and half wish they had a technology expert on the board.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Article | May 14th, 2014

Bank Board Risk Committee: What Every Board Should Do

While large banks must have a board-level risk committee, all banks regardless of asset size should have one. Here’s why, and how to devise the optimal risk committee for maximum strategic benefits.

By: Sai Huda
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Article | May 12th, 2014

Community Banks: You Don’t Have to Get Left Behind

Smaller banks are investing in technology in increasingly sophisticated ways.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Interview | May 9th, 2014

Solutions for Community Banks in the Public Markets: Q&A with Broker-Dealers

Broker-dealer representatives discuss ways community and regional banks can improve stock price and liquidity.

By: Maggie Chou
Article | May 6th, 2014

Why Stress Testing is a Must at Community Banks

David Ruffin at Credit Risk Management discusses what stress testing can do for community banks.

By: David Ruffin
Article | May 5th, 2014

When Was the Last Time You Really Listened to Your Customers?

Sutherland Global Services’ Niket Patankar describes ways to make sure your bank is entirely focused on customers.

By: Niket Patankar
Article | April 30th, 2014

When The CFPB Is After You: How to Respond to Threatened Enforcement Actions

Covington & Burling LLP attorneys D. Jean Veta, Michael Nonaka and Nikhil Gore offer a roadmap for directors in dealing with CFPB enforcement actions.

By: D. Jean Veta, Michael Nonaka, Nikhil Gore