Not All M&A Is Good M&A
Just a few short years ago, Spirit Airlines was in an enviable position as a seller. The discount airline agreed to sell to Frontier Group Holdings in 2022, only to find JetBlue Airways Corp. swoop in with a better deal.
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Just a few short years ago, Spirit Airlines was in an enviable position as a seller. The discount airline agreed to sell to Frontier Group Holdings in 2022, only to find JetBlue Airways Corp. swoop in with a better deal.
It’s the board’s duty to ensure the bank has the right leader at the top. That’s executed through regular performance evaluations, setting expectations and an effective succession planning process.
Banks are suffering a bad case of regulatory fatigue. At least, that’s what you’d think from the results of Bank Director’s 2025 Bank M&A Survey. When asked about the top three challenges to profitability, 40% of respondents cited regulatory compliance costs.
When Jeff Rose meets with his management team, he never wants to be the first to offer an opinion — despite being the CEO at American Bank & Trust Co., the $520 million subsidiary of Ambank Holdings in Davenport, Iowa.
Donald Trump reclaimed the presidency this week, and Democrats lost control of the U.S. Senate, no doubt changing the course of banking regulation for the next four years.
This Tuesday, half of bank executives and board members say they’ll likely vote for Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, according to Bank Director’s 2025 Bank M&A Survey.
Bank management teams that concentrate heavily in commercial real estate have been hit for at least a year now with questions about their business models from investors and regulators.
Hurricane Helene — which spawned floods that devastated parts of Appalachia far from the coast — could have some banks rethinking the risks stemming from natural disasters.
Bill Grant remembers working as an examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of Currency back in the 1970s, when some bank presidents refused to talk to female examiners.
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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 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 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.
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.