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1st Quarter 1998

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Full Steam Ahead

After a considerable hiatus about which some observers were critical, the directors of Wachovia Corp. now are pursuing an aggressive growth strategy—making the Winston-Salem bank a formidable competitor in the M&A game.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
David Mildenberg
David Mildenberg
Keeping Technology on Track

The days of lofty talk about investing in technology are over. Today’s make-or-break decisions require a detailed technology plan and sound judgment by the board to ensure the bank’s competitive position.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
joan-susie
The New Industry Realities

Sustaining record earnings, capitalizing on rapid consolidation, and preparing for commoditization of financial services are banking’s future challenges.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
alex-sheshunoff
Opposite Attractions

At first glance, the merging of traditional commercial banks and go-go investment banking firms appears to be a convergence of polar opposites. But the record number of such deals in 1997 proves there’s real magnetism pulling these institutions together.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
randy-welch

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