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Pity the banker feeling a strained neck from whiplash lately. They should be forgiven. After years of heightened regulatory scrutiny, more intense examinations and new rules under President Joe Biden, banks came into 2025 anticipating a relaxed regulatory environment.
President Donald Trump on Aug. 7 signed an executive order tackling the so-called debanking of industries or customers based on political or religious beliefs or “lawful business activities.” Two days prior on CNBC, Trump said that he himself was a victim of such a practice.
Anyone who’s watched a wrestling match since the 1980s is familiar with the concept of kayfabe, even if they might not know the term. Kayfabe is the understanding between the wrestlers and the audience that the drama unfolding is fake, but everyone pretends that it’s real.
Investors appear skeptical of the recently announced merger of equals between Nashville, Tennessee-based Pinnacle Financial Partners, with $56 billion in assets, and $61 billion Synovus Financial Corp., headquartered in Columbus, Georgia.
Congress passed the GENIUS Act this month giving regulators up to 18 months to issue rules, officially blessing stablecoins for widespread use in the United States.
While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule continues to work its way through the courts, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has decided to charge fintechs to access customer data. The fees, which could be negotiated, would vary based on how the data is used, according to Bloomberg, with payment providers paying higher fees.
At Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference last January, a reporter asked me why I thought President Donald Trump would roll back consumer protection regulations. After all, she said, Trump is a populist.
John F. Kennedy valued courage. “He sought out those people who had demonstrated in some way, whether it was on a battlefield or a baseball diamond, in a speech or fighting for a cause, that they had courage,” wrote his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, roughly a month after the president was assassinated in 1963.
As of Thursday morning, a nearly two-week conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran appeared to reach a fragile détente. This came after the U.S. bombed nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend, drawing immediate concerns about the cost of oil and gas.
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The Corporate Governance Workshop is Course I in 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.
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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.
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about alignment. Setting clear, measurable expectations for your bank management team ensures every leader is rowing in the same direction. We’ll discuss how to equip your leadership with the tools they need to lead with purpose and how to use technology to provide daily feedback towards those expectations from the bank’s internal team all the way back to board. Set expectations. Strengthen leadership. Elevate your bank.
Technology budgets seem to rise year after year, yet many bankers admit they don’t measure return on their tech investments. In this webinar, we’ll discuss findings from Bank Director’s 2025 Technology Survey, sponsored by Jack Henry. We’ll also discuss how banks can assess returns, due diligence, emerging technologies and the decision-making process.
Join Moody’s economic and banking industry teams as they explore the macroeconomic volatility colliding with internal disruptions, including challenger lenders and cost reduction mandates. This webinar will equip you with the strategic foresight, operational insights and competitive advantages necessary to thrive in a challenging environment.
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.
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 banking industry landscape.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is Course I in 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.
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.
The Director Certification Workshop – Course II of the Bank Director Certification Program – 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.
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.
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.
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.
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about alignment. Setting clear, measurable expectations for your bank management team ensures every leader is rowing in the same direction. We’ll discuss how to equip your leadership with the tools they need to lead with purpose and how to use technology to provide daily feedback towards those expectations from the bank’s internal team all the way back to board. Set expectations. Strengthen leadership. Elevate your bank.
Technology budgets seem to rise year after year, yet many bankers admit they don’t measure return on their tech investments. In this webinar, we’ll discuss findings from Bank Director’s 2025 Technology Survey, sponsored by Jack Henry. We’ll also discuss how banks can assess returns, due diligence, emerging technologies and the decision-making process.
Join Moody’s economic and banking industry teams as they explore the macroeconomic volatility colliding with internal disruptions, including challenger lenders and cost reduction mandates. This webinar will equip you with the strategic foresight, operational insights and competitive advantages necessary to thrive in a challenging environment.
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.
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 banking industry landscape.
The Director Certification Workshop – Course II of the Bank Director Certification Program – 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.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is Course I in 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.
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 banking industry landscape.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is Course I in 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.
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.
The Director Certification Workshop – Course II of the Bank Director Certification Program – 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.
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 banking industry landscape.
