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Apr 15
2009

SVB prefers outsourced investment reporting (April 15, 2009)

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California bank believes third-party reporting and custody makes for a safer “henhouse” 
Apr 09
2009

Four letters that need better explaining (April 9, 2009)

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People used to argue about what a “bank” was. Now the issue is what a bank isn’t
Apr 09
2009

The seven worst performing retail industries in 2008

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Apr 01
2009

Enough already

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“This too shall pass,” is a wise and comforting saying, but by no means does it imply simply waiting for a flood of trouble to recede. All floods recede in time, but you’ve got to do everything in your power to keep them from overwhelming you. Sometimes you win, sometimes not, but you never win if you don’t try.
Mar 20
2009

D&O coverage tougher to get (March 20, 2009)

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Industry’s turmoil causes pullout by majors
Mar 13
2009

The return of lender liability (March 13, 2009)

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Attorney Barry Cappello may have your bank in his sights
Mar 02
2009

Bad ideas you must fight now

Posted by Bill Streeter in Editors Column

In recent weeks one new idea, one new law, and one existing practice have moved to the forefront. All have the potential to drastically alter the banking industry as we know it.
Feb 27
2009

Four misconceptions that hurt banks (February 27, 2009)

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Major decisions affecting the industry's future are being made in atmosphere of dangerous misinformation
Feb 20
2009

Fed Governor Duke urges banks to handle surge of unavoidable foreclosures (February 20, 2009)

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Sustainable solutions critical
Feb 01
2009

A time of testing

Posted by Bill Streeter in Editors Column

January, a difficult month in the best of times, was particularly doleful this year. Not even the presidential inauguration nor the heroics of U.S. Airways’ Capt. Chesley Sullenberger could thaw the country’s economic (and meteorological) chill for long.