How to avoid a culture clash post-merger Jun 01st 2018 12:06am on General, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide How to avoid a culture clash post-merger Jun 01st 2018 12:06am on General, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide A merger or acquisition is a complicated affair—and organizational change can be one of the most challenging aspects. But when it comes to corporate culture, there doesn’t have to be a clash. Here, community bankers who’ve been through it offer their words of advice.
The loan types that soared (and suffered) this year Dec 01st 2017 12:12am on General, Lender Life, Lending, slide Community banks are expanding loans and exploring new opportunities to respond to the needs of a growing economy.
Ways to thrive during a mortgage lending dip Dec 01st 2017 12:12am on Focus, General, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending
Small-Business Smarts: Is lending to millennials all that different? Dec 01st 2017 12:12am on Focus, General, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending Millennial small-business owners share the same concerns as other generations, but education, technology and a friendly atmosphere can help your community bank stand out.
The business of government Sep 29th 2017 12:09am on Focus, General, Leadership, Lender Life, Lending Many community banks find that the benefits of lending to municipalities for essential services outweigh the risks.
In Rising Rates, a Silver Lining Aug 31st 2017 12:08am on Focus, General, Lending Community bankers are helping homeowners lock in exceptionally low fixed‑interest rates and becoming attractive options for small-business owners.
What the Treasury Report Means for Community Banks Aug 31st 2017 12:08am on Focus, General, General, Lending, Regulation & Compliance
Reputation on the (red)line Aug 31st 2017 12:08am on Focus, General, General, Lending, Regulation & Compliance Community banks are taking more steps to prove fair lending practices as the focus on redlining sharpens.
Shining a light into the unknown Aug 31st 2017 12:08am on Focus, General, General, Lending, Regulation & Compliance When a community bank joins forces with an online lending platform, the keys to success are transparency and due diligence—on the side of both parties.
Portfolio Management Apr 28th 2017 12:04am on General, Institutional Investing, Operations & Management, Portfolio Management, Viewpoints High cash-flow securities could provide liquidity when needed most.
