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May 19, 2023
A correspondent banking provider for community financial institutions. Offering cash management, international banking, lending, and advisory services.
May 18, 2023
Correspondent banking services for financial institutions such as cash management, risk management advisory services, international banking, and lending services.
May 18, 2023
Resources for financial institutions, including bank merger, economic, and market rate trends. Plus checkout podcasts, whitepapers, and webinars and more.
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Jan 22, 2024
Bank Director’s 2024 Bank M&A Survey explores FIs’ attitudes towards M&A. Although enthusiasm for a deal is somewhat flat, stagnant earnings may motivate FIs’ management and their boards to partner with other institutions in search of low-cost deposits. We discuss possible M&A trends for this year.
Nov 9, 2023
CFIs face tough economic challenges led by rising interest rates. Finding a way forward may require strategic partners. We discuss M&A trends from 2023 and why consolidation might be a solution.
Mar 29, 2023
After a dearth of M&A deals within the financial services sector last year, what will 2023 activity look like? We provide six tips on how institutions can both successfully strike a deal and then see it through.
Jan 27, 2023
The regulatory environment for banking M&A is evolving. Regulatory agencies are assessing the current competitive environment with an eye toward improving measures of competitiveness. While much remains uncertain, the recent merger of U.S. Bank and Union Bank offers some insights that may benefit banking institutions.
Sep 7, 2022
Merger and acquisition activity soared last year and this business strategy could be the answer your CFI needs. Financial institutions are teaming up not only to create more scale, but also to broaden their scope as they seek ways to increase their stability in the face of challenging industry winds.
Aug 31, 2022
The banking sector recently saw a strong resurgence in M&A deals, although activity is now slowing down. We look at the key drivers and trends shaping banking M&A in 2022, along with industry-specific factors including the acquisition of digital capabilities, the downward trend in net interest margins, and the ongoing blurring of the lines between fintechs and banks.
May 13, 2022
With July’s executive order to review and likely modify M&A regulations, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC are beginning to review the current process for bank mergers. While this is still in its early stages, we evaluate how this development could affect the M&A strategies of community financial institutions.
Jul 6, 2023
Should your CFI consider acquiring a struggling fintech? As many promising fintechs run up against financial woes and find their stocks underperforming, a number of institutions are looking at the M&A opportunities this situation presents. Here’s what you should know about the risks and benefits of acquiring fintechs and how to determine the prospects of individual fintechs.
Mar 27, 2024
Financial institutions dealt with economic uncertainty, higher interest rates, more expensive funding, lower loan demand, and concerns about credit quality in 2023. Yet they continued to grow loans overall. There are some indicators that the lending market could begin growing again. We discuss what factors would contribute to this change.
Mar 11, 2024
Private equity firms and other private investors are showing more interest in CFI deals. We detail what CFIs should consider in the event a PE offer arrives and how to prepare if your CFI accepts a PE investment.
Feb 28, 2024
The decision to convert to a new core banking system is a monumental one. There are many reasons to make the leap so that your institution can continue to grow, though a “rip and replace” may not always be the right option. Determining whether an upgrade to your existing system could save you money, and may buy you time for even more evolved systems to come to market.
Jan 18, 2024
Contrary to popular belief, the Global Financial Crisis in 2023 didn’t happen — and likely won’t happen in 2024. We detail topline reports summing up year-end data and share expectations for the market this year, particularly for the banking sector.
May 1, 2023
What should the composition of a board of directors, post-merger, look like? If done correctly, pitfalls can be avoided and the resulting financial institution will have a better chance of succeeding. We provide some best practices so your next merger deal won’t go down that rabbit hole.
Dec 30, 2022
As we BID goodbye to 2022, we've rounded up a few of our most popular articles from the year to revisit.
Jul 29, 2022
According to a recent report from McKinsey & Co., 71% of customers expect companies to personalize their interactions. Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) have traditionally delivered personalized experiences through their customer interactions and building strong relationships. But now, it’s vital to aggregate, integrate, and analyze customer data in ways that let CFIs anticipate and predict future needs.