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How Digital Transformation is Driving Bank M&A
The importance of scale in the banking industry’s digital transformation — which the Covid-19...
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Filling the Gap of Wealth Management Offerings to Grow Wallet Share
The current need for more robust wealth management offerings, coupled with advances in easy-to-deploy technology, means that community banks can now offer more holistic, lifecycle financial advice.
Making Sense of Today’s Fintech Buzzwords
In this Board Brief, Bank Director CEO Al Dominick breaks down what bank boards should know about key technology concepts facing the industry today.
Deep in the Heart of Texas
First Financial Bankshares Chairman and CEO F. Scott Dueser talks about some of the factors behind the institution’s long-term success, his views on Covid-19 vaccine mandates — and an ill-fated cover shoot for Bank Director magazine in 2014.
A Deep Dive Into Wire Fraud and Business Email Compromise
Banks should be aware of several trends in the current fraud landscape to prevent loss and stay a step ahead of financial crime.
What to Know About Cannabis Banking in 2022
Banks should prepare for greater legalization around marijuana usage, increased licensing activity and the potential for federal legislation as they create their cannabis banking strategy for the year ahead.
Can Boards Be a Technology Resource for Their Bank?
Technology plays a profound role in today’s banking industry, but too many boards lack the expertise to connect technology to their institution’s business strategy. Uncover more about technology governance in this exclusive analysis from Bank Director’s 2021 Technology Survey.
Understanding Fintech Partnerships
As we continue to see a resurgence of regular mergers and acquisitions activity, it is important that financial institutions make sure their partnerships and fintech activity don’t create speed bumps that could slow or obstruct a deal.
Don’t Mistake Personalization for Personal
Banks must begin considering how to embrace digital-centric services while staying true to their credo of helping local communities and developing strong relationships with their customers.
A Winning Recipe for Effective Loan Review
Banks should understand the risk profile and changes in their loan portfolio to maintain sound practices and investor return.
Weighing Product Against Distribution
Product versus distribution. Which is needed for optimal success?