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Will Banks Draw a Bust Card on the Economy?

Banks have a tough choice to make as they consider whether the U.S. economy’s near-record expansion is drawing to a close.

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The Artistry of a Dealmaker

A powerful case can be made that Mick Blodnick is the greatest bank acquirer of the modern era.

Article ON – 01/16/2019
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John Maxfield
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John Maxfield is a freelance writer for Bank Director magazine. He was previously the senior banking specialist at The Motley Fool. He regularly writes for Bank Director magazine and BankDirector.com. His work has been syndicated widely to national publications including USA Today, Time and Business Insider, and he’s been a regular guest on CNBC. John has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lewis & Clark College and a juris doctorate from Southern Methodist University. He’s a licensed attorney in the State of Oregon.

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How to Train a New Director

Most new directors face a steep learning curve when they join a bank board, but there are resources available that can help.

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Growth Through Digital Banking, Not M&A

Superregional banks see digital banking as a cheaper and easier way to enter new markets.

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John Maxfield
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John Maxfield is a freelance writer for Bank Director magazine. He was previously the senior banking specialist at The Motley Fool. He regularly writes for Bank Director magazine and BankDirector.com. His work has been syndicated widely to national publications including USA Today, Time and Business Insider, and he’s been a regular guest on CNBC. John has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lewis & Clark College and a juris doctorate from Southern Methodist University. He’s a licensed attorney in the State of Oregon.

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Don’t Hold Your Breath for the Next M&A Wave

The 2019 Bank M&A Survey finds a more positive operating environment could have an adverse impact on dealmaking.

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Emily McCormick is Vice President of Editorial & Research for Bank Director. Emily oversees research projects, from in-depth reports to Bank Director’s annual surveys on M&A, risk, compensation, governance and technology. She also manages content for the Bank Services Program, including Bank Director’s Online Training Series. In addition to speaking and moderating discussions at Bank Director’s in-person and virtual events, Emily writes and edits for Bank Director magazine, BankDirector.com and Bank Director’s weekly newsletter, The Slant. She started her career in the circulation department at the Knoxville News-Sentinel and graduated summa cum laude from The University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and International Business.

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Will Banks Draw a Bust Card on the Economy? Jack Milligan
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