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News broke recently that yet another data breach leaked possibly billions of records. Starting in April, a hacker known as USDoD leaked data containing Social Security numbers, emails, mailing addresses and phone numbers stolen from a Florida data broker, National Public Data.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is reportedly investigating big banks over their reimbursement policies for Zelle platform scams.
In 1982, the U.S. House hauled the leaders of Penn Square Bank before the banking committee, along with regulators. The Oklahoma City bank had recently failed due to risky and fraudulent energy loans, and it almost took the financial system down with it.
An acquaintance runs a small business with her husband in Nashville, Tennessee. She was shocked to learn recently that their business’ checks had been forged, and the criminals had written a bunch of fat checks from the couple’s operating account.
At 9 p.m. on Sunday, I got a text from my colleague Laura Alix, Bank Director’s director of research, who was stuck in the Atlanta airport after spending the weekend visiting her mother.
Community banks love making commercial real estate loans. No wonder. They’re easier to understand and collateralize than some other types of lending, such as commercial and industrial loans.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network believes it takes a bank, on average, 1.98 hours to file a suspicious activity report. Industry groups say those reports take much longer — more than 21 hours, according to a Bank Policy Institute survey of 15 large banks.
The banking industry applauded a major upset last week. The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 opinion to overturn the 40-year-old legal precedent known as Chevron deference, where judges defer to regulatory agencies in interpreting laws when the intent of the law is unclear.
Many banks struggle to find talent. But a bank’s financial performance could be an indicator of how much it may struggle.
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.
Join Marble Cliff Capital’s Jack Kukura and Brian Graney to learn about using the Low Income Housing Tax Program to meet the Community Reinvestment Act’s (CRA) Lending Test and Investment Test. Find out how community and regional banks are using this program strategically to drive new business, reduce their federal and or state tax liabilities all while helping the communities where they are currently doing business. This webinar is brought to you by Marble Cliff Capital.
Join Carl Streck, CEO of MountainSeed—ranked the number one sale-leaseback acquirer of bank branches by S&P Global—for an insightful webinar on sale-leaseback transactions. Featuring leading bankers, this session covers best practices, case studies, and strategies for leveraging these deals to unlock liquidity, optimize capital, and retain operational control. This webinar is brought to you by MountainSeed.
In a new era of declining rates, most bankers are rethinking their strategies for funding and liquidity management. However, every strategy isn’t for every bank. Learn about the smart strategies banks are deploying now, and which ones might be the best for your banks’ balance sheet and growth goals. This webinar is brought to you by IntraFi.
Data housed by financial institutions is often messy and vast, making it challenging for bank executives to harness and leverage. David Benskin, founder of Wealth Access, shares the blueprint to unify and unlock the power of data, specifically wealth data, to grow client relationships, increase engagement, and drive adoption, making wealth management a critical part of customer experience strategies. The webinar is brought to you by Wealth Access.
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the 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 landscape of the banking industry.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. 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.
Join Marble Cliff Capital’s Jack Kukura and Brian Graney to learn about using the Low Income Housing Tax Program to meet the Community Reinvestment Act’s (CRA) Lending Test and Investment Test. Find out how community and regional banks are using this program strategically to drive new business, reduce their federal and or state tax liabilities all while helping the communities where they are currently doing business. This webinar is brought to you by Marble Cliff Capital.
Join Carl Streck, CEO of MountainSeed—ranked the number one sale-leaseback acquirer of bank branches by S&P Global—for an insightful webinar on sale-leaseback transactions. Featuring leading bankers, this session covers best practices, case studies, and strategies for leveraging these deals to unlock liquidity, optimize capital, and retain operational control. This webinar is brought to you by MountainSeed.
In a new era of declining rates, most bankers are rethinking their strategies for funding and liquidity management. However, every strategy isn’t for every bank. Learn about the smart strategies banks are deploying now, and which ones might be the best for your banks’ balance sheet and growth goals. This webinar is brought to you by IntraFi.
Data housed by financial institutions is often messy and vast, making it challenging for bank executives to harness and leverage. David Benskin, founder of Wealth Access, shares the blueprint to unify and unlock the power of data, specifically wealth data, to grow client relationships, increase engagement, and drive adoption, making wealth management a critical part of customer experience strategies. The webinar is brought to you by Wealth Access.
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the 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 landscape of the banking industry.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. 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.
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the 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 landscape of the banking industry.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. 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 Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the 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 landscape of the banking industry.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. 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.
