Issues : Strategy
Furthering Digitization, Automation to Push Digital Transformation
Banks can apply the lessons from the coronavirus pandemic around digitization to continue investing in innovations that keep them nimble and agile.
The Road Ahead
John Asbury, president and CEO of Atlantic Union Bankshares, talks about his board's approach to strategic planning, the rise of inflation and whether the industry's consolidation is close to reaching an endgame.
Connecting With Today’s Digital Customer
Find out how to better align your digital strategy with consumer expectations.
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.
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.
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.
Banks Are Missing Out on America’s Most Financially Active Demographic
It is time to change the dynamic between women and banks by creating meaningful and engaging products and opportunities.
A Bridge Between East and West
East West Bancorp has grown from a single branch in Los Angeles' Chinatown to the 40th largest U.S. bank, and one of the country's most profitable. Chairman and CEO Dominic Ng talks about the bank's mission as a bridge between east and west, and his strong public stance against Asian-American prejudice and violence.