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Opportunity Of A Lifetime

Timing is everything, and when Georgia banks started failing in 2008, Joe Evans was ready with a plan.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
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Jack Milligan
Editor-at-Large
Jack Milligan
Editor-at-Large
Death By Strategy

Directors at banks that have failed since 2008 would have seen trouble ahead if they had known what to look for.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
Author
First Manhattan
First Manhattan
Are You Ready For Private Equity?

Your bank is in trouble, or maybe it just needs capital to grow, and private equity firms are calling. What do you do now?

Article ON – 07/21/2011
Author
john-r-engen
Bullish On Merrill Lynch

After a rocky start, Bank of America’s acquisition of the giant securities firm is finally paying off.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
Author
Naomi Snyder
Editor-in-Chief
Naomi Snyder
Editor-in-Chief
A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned

In an era of slow growth, an increasing number of banks and thrifts are trying to grow earnings by cutting costs.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
Author
Naomi Snyder
Editor-in-Chief
Naomi Snyder
Editor-in-Chief
In The Line of Fire

Not only has the Dodd-Frank Act made bank general counsels more important than ever, it has put them squarely in Washington’s crosshairs.

Article ON – 07/21/2011
Author
colin-leinster

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