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Piecing Together the M&A Puzzle

Blockbuster deals have always driven the bank M&A market, sparking endless speculation about who will make the next big move. We look at some possible battlefield tactics and competitive strategies for a dozen of the industry’s power players.

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Who’s Responsible for Those Crazy CEO Pay Packages?

Oh, could it be the directors? Last year, as executives responsible for corporate accounting scandals were going to trial, boards got a free pass. “We had no idea,” the directors said, and for the most part, it was plausible; the shenanigans were well hidden from board view. Not so with this year’s eyebrow-raising, stratospheric CEO […]

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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Time For Reflection

Since 2004, NYSE-listed companies have been required to conduct annual reviews of how well their directors are performing. Some banks have been doing board evaluations a lot longer than that and say they’re well worth the effort.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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becky-bergman
Making the Right Decisions

That’s the hard part, but there’s no greater responsibility for bank directors.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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alex-sheshunoff
Capital One Charts a New Course

Capital One is a direct marketing company that used its industry-leading analytical skills to become a dominant player in the U.S. credit card market. So why does CEO Rich Fairbank want to get into branch banking?

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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jack-milligan

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