September 11, 2014

Key Takeaways from AICPA Banks and Savings Conference

Hundreds of members of the banking industry descended upon our nation’s capital this week for the AICPA National Conference on Banks & Savings Institutions.

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Topics: Bank Trends, Bank Growth

July 16, 2014

Positive Outlook is a Choice

Psychologists estimate that roughly 80% of your day is filled with negative thoughts. In the current economic and regulatory environment, it might seem like 100% for bank executives!

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Topics: Culture, Bank Growth

June 25, 2014

Considerations for Board Membership Tenure

Do you want to have one of those awkward board room discussions? If so, bring up the topic of board member term limits. As I type this I can hear my two girls in their high pitch voices saying…awkward!

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Topics: Bank Trends, Bank Growth

May 28, 2014

Is There a Correlation Between Board Engagement and High Performance?

As a Board member, am I highly engaged in my bank’s activities or am I focused on the basic requirements? As the overall banking environment continues to evolve and as regulations remain high, board members can offer insight that is very impactful.

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Topics: Bank Growth, Leadership

April 30, 2014

How to Preserve Bank Identity During M&A

In today’s banking environment, new challenges surfacing with the slowly improving interest rates are requiring more focus on interest rate and liquidity risks.

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Topics: Hospital Acquisition, Bank Growth

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