2025 Bank M&A Survey: Primed for a Rebound

Senior bank executives and board members express more interest in opportunistic M&A and greater confidence in their own banks’ valuations.

Advertising

About Our Research

Throughout the year, Bank Director asks officers and directors of financial institutions to share their thoughts on board-specific issues like mergers & acquisitions, compensation, managing risk, growth and strategic planning. Our reputation for qualified, independent research studies and data analysis provides a bank’s board members with unparalleled insight and information. We invite you to explore the work we have done in conjunction with various business partners.

Search
Bank Services
research
By: Laura Alix

2023 Compensation Survey Results: Measuring Up

Compensation
06/19/2023
research
By: Naomi Snyder

Finding Fintechs: A Choose Your Own Adventure Guide

Technology
04/03/2023
Bank Services
research
research
By: Bank Director Research Group

Research Report: A Practical Guide to ESG

Strategy
12/12/2022
Bank Services
research
research
By: Laura Alix

Research Report: An Uphill Struggle for Talent

Compensation
09/19/2022
Bank Services
research
research
By: Kiah Lau Haslett, Laura Alix

Research Report: Fortifying Boards for the Future

Governance
06/27/2022
Bank Services
research

Advertising

Events

Mastering Digital Maturity for Business Banking

Mastering Digital Maturity for Business Banking

Learn More

Are your business banking solutions keeping up with today’s demands? Alkami’s research reveals that digitally mature organizations that prioritize user experience, employee productivity, and culture/mindset achieve significantly higher (10x) revenue growth than peers. Register today to elevate your operations and position your institution as a trusted partner.

February 11-11, 2025

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

Learn More

Each of Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchanges is designed to bring together a small group of bank CEOs from across the country to discuss strategic matters most pressing to banks today in a closed-door, off-the-record setting.

March 9-11, 2025 Multiple Locations

Balancing Growth and Liquidity: Strategies for …

Balancing Growth and Liquidity: Strategies for Ag Lenders

Learn More

Discover actionable strategies for community and regional banks to enhance growth with agricultural borrowers while preserving liquidity. Join Agri-Access and Bank Director to explore innovative approaches and insights tailored for sustainable financial partnerships.

March 25-25, 2025

Making Sense of Today’s Risks

Making Sense of Today’s Risks

Learn More

What risks are bankers most concerned about for 2025 — and how are those being addressed by the industry? In this discussion, dig deeper into Bank Director’s 2025 Risk Survey to uncover how banks are managing credit and interest rate risk, updating BSA/AML compliance programs and cybersecurity oversight, and more. You’ll also hear from two seasoned risk leaders who will share how they’re tackling these challenges.

April 1-1, 2025

Bank C-Suite Summit

Bank C-Suite Summit

Learn More

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for senior bank executives seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of the banking industry.

May 5-6, 2025 Nashville, TN

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

Learn More

The Corporate Governance Workshop is a part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

May 5-6, 2025 Nashville, TN

Director Certification Workshop

Director Certification Workshop

Learn More

The Director Certification Workshop is a comprehensive training program for directors currently serving or wanting to serve on a bank’s board. During the workshop, participants receive a thorough grounding in corporate governance, leadership skills, management best practices and financial strategies that strengthen and enhance overall performance.

September 7, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Corporate Governance Workshop

Corporate Governance Workshop

Learn More

The Corporate Governance Workshop is a part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

September 7-8, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Bank Board Forum

Bank Board Forum

Learn More

Bank Board Forum is the meeting ground for bank leaders to acquire and discuss emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. From successful board training and compensation best practices to audit and risk insights, this year’s Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.

September 8-10, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Bank Audit & Risk Conference

Bank Audit & Risk Conference

Learn More

Bank Director’s 2025 Bank Audit & Risk Conference offers practical industry solutions to pressing audit and risk issues facing bank leaders today. From cybersecurity threats to regulatory scrutiny, this event provides the tools and insights you need to protect your institution and drive growth.

September 8-10, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Bank Compensation & Talent Conference

Bank Compensation & Talent Conference

Learn More

Join your peers in attending the 2025 Bank Compensation & Talent Conference to dive into the latest strategies for recruiting, developing and compensating top talent. Gain firsthand insights into the innovative approaches and best practices being used by successful banks to build and maintain high-performing teams.

September 8-10, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Mastering Digital Maturity for Business Banking

Are your business banking solutions keeping up with today’s demands? Alkami’s research reveals that digitally mature organizations that prioritize user experience, employee productivity, and culture/mindset achieve significantly higher (10x) revenue growth than peers. Register today to elevate your operations and position your institution as a trusted partner.

February 11-11, 2025
Learn More

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

Multiple Locations

Each of Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchanges is designed to bring together a small group of bank CEOs from across the country to discuss strategic matters most pressing to banks today in a closed-door, off-the-record setting.

March 9-11, 2025
Learn More

Balancing Growth and Liquidity: Strategies for Ag Lenders

Discover actionable strategies for community and regional banks to enhance growth with agricultural borrowers while preserving liquidity. Join Agri-Access and Bank Director to explore innovative approaches and insights tailored for sustainable financial partnerships.

March 25-25, 2025
Learn More

Making Sense of Today’s Risks

What risks are bankers most concerned about for 2025 — and how are those being addressed by the industry? In this discussion, dig deeper into Bank Director’s 2025 Risk Survey to uncover how banks are managing credit and interest rate risk, updating BSA/AML compliance programs and cybersecurity oversight, and more. You’ll also hear from two seasoned risk leaders who will share how they’re tackling these challenges.

April 1-1, 2025
Learn More

Bank C-Suite Summit

Nashville, TN

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for senior bank executives seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of the banking industry.

May 5-6, 2025
Learn More

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

Nashville, TN

The Corporate Governance Workshop is a part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

May 5-6, 2025
Learn More

Director Certification Workshop

Marco Island, FL

The Director Certification Workshop is a comprehensive training program for directors currently serving or wanting to serve on a bank’s board. During the workshop, participants receive a thorough grounding in corporate governance, leadership skills, management best practices and financial strategies that strengthen and enhance overall performance.

September 7, 2025
Learn More

Corporate Governance Workshop

Marco Island, FL

The Corporate Governance Workshop is a part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

September 7-8, 2025
Learn More

Bank Board Forum

Marco Island, FL

Bank Board Forum is the meeting ground for bank leaders to acquire and discuss emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. From successful board training and compensation best practices to audit and risk insights, this year’s Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.

September 8-10, 2025
Learn More

Bank Audit & Risk Conference

Marco Island, FL

Bank Director’s 2025 Bank Audit & Risk Conference offers practical industry solutions to pressing audit and risk issues facing bank leaders today. From cybersecurity threats to regulatory scrutiny, this event provides the tools and insights you need to protect your institution and drive growth.

September 8-10, 2025
Learn More

Bank Compensation & Talent Conference

Marco Island, FL

Join your peers in attending the 2025 Bank Compensation & Talent Conference to dive into the latest strategies for recruiting, developing and compensating top talent. Gain firsthand insights into the innovative approaches and best practices being used by successful banks to build and maintain high-performing teams.

September 8-10, 2025
Learn More