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Investors finally got excited about bank stocks in 2024, particularly toward the middle of the year as the Federal Reserve began signaling cuts to interest rates.
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Investors finally got excited about bank stocks in 2024, particularly toward the middle of the year as the Federal Reserve began signaling cuts to interest rates.
If I could point to one key theme from Bank Director’s surveys in 2024, it would be the impact of regulation.
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York earlier this month, there was certainly outrage over such a brazen crime.
This week, the Federal Reserve threw the markets into a frenzy, lowering estimates for how much it could cut the federal funds rate next year while cutting the current rate by a quarter of a percentage point.
Improved valuations — and renewed M&A activity — have reinvigorated the capital markets for banks.
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.
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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 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.
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.
Bank Board Forum is the meeting ground for bank leaders to acquire and discuss emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. From successful board training and compensation best practices to audit and risk insights, this year’s Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.
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