Issues : Strategy

Article | September 22nd, 2022

Safeguarding Credit Portfolios in Today’s Uncertain Economic Landscape

While bankers can’t stop a recession, they can better insulate themselves and their customers against one.

By: Joe Ehrhardt
FinXTech
Podcast | September 15th, 2022

Enhancing Customer Experience Through Micro-improvements & Digitization

Introducing Reinventing Banking, a special series of The Slant Podcast brought to you by Bank Director and Microsoft! 

By: Neil Blagden
FinXTech
Article | September 8th, 2022

7 Key Actions for Banks Partnering With Fintechs

Acquisitions or partnerships provide a cost-effective, next-best solution for banks that may lack the internal resources or funding to develop cutting-edge technologies of their own.

By: Peter Brady, Joe Kaczmarek
Article | September 6th, 2022

Liquidity Observations for Banks as 2022 Closes

An industry analysis conducted by Janney Montgomery Scott indicates banks have plenty of dry powder and limited use of wholesale funds.

By: Chris Marinac
Bank Services
Article | August 25th, 2022

Attracting Talent in a Tight Labor Market

A challenging talent landscape requires more oversight and awareness from the board. Uncover how directors can look beyond the C-suite to address this pressing concern.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
BD Article
Podcast | August 22nd, 2022

Capitalism with a Conscience

One bank uses its unique mission to serve working families.

By: Laura Alix, director of research at Bank Director
Article | August 11th, 2022

Strengthening Financial Performance in a Rising Rate Environment

When rates rise, successful banks respond by focusing on cheap funding, using models to identify relative value and hedging interest rate risk when necessary.

By: Robert Perry
Bank Services
Article | August 11th, 2022

The Community Bank Board Guide to Crossing $10 Billion

Bank Director has assembled an overview of the changes that come with crossing $10 billion, along with questions directors can use to kick off conversations.

By: Kiah Lau Haslett, managing editor for Bank Director
Article | July 15th, 2022

3 Considerations for Your Next Strategic Planning Session

A large part of a bank’s future depends on hiring and developing technical talent, managing fintech partnerships and optimizing technology contracts.

By: Ryan Rackley
Viewpoint | July 13th, 2022

Identifying Customer Needs, Sans Small Talk

Banks have many opportunities to use their data to anticipate needs and to engage customers about their desired outcomes.

By: J.J. Slygh