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Community Bankers Emphasize Calmness, Stability Amid Crisis
Community bankers highlight the importance of communication in a crisis.
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Overcoming M&A Hurdles in Closely Held Banks
Jonathan Wegner describes the benefits and potential hurdles to doing a deal with a closely held bank.
Bankers’ View: Thoughts on Qualified Mortgages and Basel III
Community bankers expect to wrestle with qualified mortgages in 2014 but most think they are ready for Basel III.
How to Handle Loan Portfolio Valuation and Avoid Trouble Later
Rick Childs and Chad Kellar write about loan valuation during an acquisition.
Helping Protect Your Personal Assets as a Bank Director or Officer
Anthony Ottati and Matthew Sabino explain Side A insurance coverage and how it kicks in when all else fails.
What Do Costco, Verizon and AAA Have to Do with Checking Accounts?
There are ways to improve the profitability of the checking account. Looking outside the banking industry can help.
BYOD: Bring Your Own Device to the Boardroom
John Boehm of BoardVantage shares questions directors should ask before embracing this new policy.
Social Media: Every Bank Needs a Risk Management Plan
Crowe Horwath LLP talks about the risks and pitfalls of social media engagement.
Recipe for Success
PwC Banking & Capital Markets Co-Leader Dave Hoffman explains how financial institutions can best serve the mass affluent market.
When a Bank Should Disclose a Cyber Attack
Bryan Cave LLP attorney Lyn Schroeder writes about cyber risk and shareholder disclosure.
Efficiency and Its Impact
Hovde Group analyzes efficiency to determine its real value for an organization.