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Jul 30
2010

Legislation will drive small banks out of business

Posted by Andrea Rovira in Untagged 

Veteran analyst condemns Dodd-Frank hit on small banks
Jul 30
2010

GETTING READY FOR THE DODD-FRANK ACT

Posted by Steve Cocheo in Pass the Aspirin The Blog

The Headache: The Dodd-Frank Act is 2,300 pages of challenges for banks. 

Our Question: What is your bank doing to get ready?

Come see what other bankers think, and add your own views

Jul 30
2010

DON'T LET DODD-FRANK DISTRACT FROM A KEY INTERNAL CHALLENGE

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

Dodd-Frank is a migraine. But don't fail to solve tomorrow's loan troubles now. (Before it's too late again!)
Jul 22
2010

Feeling glum? Get to work! It's a great time for an RFP

Posted by Dan Fisher in Beyond the Bank

Lately, I have been reading and hearing that the financial industry is reeling from a fear of regulatory reform, deteriorating credit quality, slow loan growth, less-than-expected earnings, and a slowing, but still-growing economy. Would you agree that this has been the drone of nightly news?
Jul 22
2010

STATE YOUR PEACE: WE DON'T ALWAYS AGREE

Posted by John Byrne in AML Fraud and other things

Federal Currency Transaction Reports policy continues to frustrate, with no improvement in sight
Jul 21
2010

Mulling over a branch acquisition? Follow this guide

Posted by Andrea Rovira in Untagged 

For long-term success you need to assess both the market and your overall network
Jul 20
2010

Noncompete must knows: In-depth look from all sides

Posted by Andrea Rovira in Untagged 

As key players come and go, banks, bankers, and board members all have a stake in getting this right.

Jul 17
2010

FIVE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR BANK DURING STAGFLATION

Posted by Ed O'Leary in Talking Credit

O'Leary's advice on avoiding a bad road—a followup
Jul 15
2010

Mayday over the Mississippi: The Interview

Posted by Andrea Rovira in Untagged 

Q. What was the first clue that something was wrong?
A. The explosion. My number six cylinder blew.
Jul 15
2010

CRA COMING TO FANNIE AND FREDDIE, AND WHY BANKS SHOULD CARE

Posted by Nancy Derr-Castiglione in Lucy and Nancys Common Sense Compliance

Nancy finds hints of fair-lending policy and glimmerings of future bank duties