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Merger of Egos

A look at the personalities, drama, and wisdom behind the biggest deal in banking history.

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Achieving Profitable Revenue Growth

Retaining your most profitable customers is the mission-critical first step to realize revenue growth.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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alex-sheshunoff
The Big Payoff

The Internet: It’s what everybody needs today, right? Perhaps, but today there are big bucks to invest, infrastructure to build, and customers to convert. So when will it be payback time?

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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patricia-a-murphy
D&O Dynamics

A review of directors and officers liability claims and coverages and a comprehensive outlook for the insurance market.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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thomas-f-vietor
Partnering with the Competition

Strategic alliances are on the upswing as businesses look for creative ways to expand their capabilities and increase their market share. However, fishing for gold with another company can be ticklish. Choosing the right partner and defining achievable goals are the key elements of any venture’s success.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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john-r-engen
Ins and Outs

We asked several individuals who might play roles in such a situation how they would react:

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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tk-kerstetter
Trimming the Fat

You’re never too rich or too thin, they say. The adage applies to financial institutions as well, as banks across the board are working to methodically remove excesses built up during years of go-go growth. Under the new guise of “efficiency,” slash-and-burn has never sounded so good.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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lawrence-richter-quinn
Three Gentlemen in Arizona

Perspectives on the bank M&A market from three bankers attending Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference held recently in Phoenix.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
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deborah-scally

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