Issues
Should You Invest in a Venture Fund?
Is this opportunity right for your community bank?
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Inside Ownership: Which Banks Like “Home Cooking”?
One analyst takes a look at the insider ownership of today’s financial institutions to truly determine how many real dollars senior management and directors are investing in their own banks’ stock.
Joining Forces to Capitalize a New Bank
Example of how four private equity firms successfully bid on a failed bank and why it's important to the industry.
Consumer Adoption and Usage of Banking Technology
This third white paper is part of a series on technology and consumer attitudes. It outlines the questions and answers that are critical to the success of financial institutions in this rapidly evolving marketplace.
New Guidance Raises the Bar for Bank Internet Security
Federal regulators say banks will need layered security to keep fraud at bay. Comerica case also highlights bank’s legal responsibility.
What’s Next for Consumer Checking after Durbin?
What has to happen to your bank’s consumer checking line-up now that Durbin is done? (Plus, what are the effects of FDIC and OCC overdraft guidance and the first year negative impact of the Reg E changes.)
Meeting the Needs of the New Financial Consumer: A Snapshot of Six Customer Segments
The first white paper in a series of four by First Data and Market Strategies International looks at consumers’ attitudes, behaviors, desires and technology adoption.
Dos and Don’ts of Risk: 10 Ways to Handle Risk on a Bank Board
Speakers at Bank Director’s Bank Audit Committee conference address what to do, and what not to do, to protect your bank.
Who Gains the Most From Final Interchange Rule
An analysis by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods shows that TCF Financial in Wayzata, Minnesota; Synovus Financial Corp. in Columbus, Georgia; Regions Financial Corp. in Birmingham, Alabama; and BancorpSouth, Inc. in Tupelo, Mississippi have the most impact.
Online banking is missing something: personal financial management
One consultant explains why banks could benefit by offering customers budgeting and saving help online.
Enterprise risk management: what it is and what to do about it
Speakers at Bank Director’s Bank Audit Committee conference in Chicago June 13-15 explained why an enterprise wide risk program is so important.