Jackie Stewart is the executive editor of American Banker Magazine. Previously, she covered breaking news, community banks and mergers and acquisitions for American Banker before being named as the managing editor of the Credit Union Journal. After graduating from Northwestern University in 2006, Jackie taught for two years in the Bronx, N.Y., through Teach for America.
Lenders are bracing for more companies to fall behind on their loan payments. That could create more opportunities for banks to dispose of these nonperforming credits through an Article 9 sale.
Diversity, equity and inclusion has only grown in importance to the financial services industry over the last few years. For that reason, DEI philosophies are becoming a bigger concern as buyers and sellers try to determine how their corporate cultures might mesh.
Every issue of the magazine provides great features, opinion pieces and more about the issues keeping industry leaders up at night. Here is a look at some of the most exemplary coverage from the past 12 months.
The Paycheck Protection Program proved successful in providing small-business owners with funds to keep workers employed — but it was also a magnet for criminals. Here is a rundown of fraud probes, prosecutions and potential long-term consequences for commercial lending.
Entrepreneurs often call fees a drawback of their current financial institution, according to research from Arizent. Banks should focus on developing long-term relationships with these customers, rather than charging for every service, experts say.
Ninety institutions made American Banker's 10th annual list of the Best Banks to Work For. Here are insights about communication, leadership, culture and more from executives at this year's honorees.
The number of U.S. banks has dropped by two-thirds since the mid-1980s. Everyone expects this trend to continue for the foreseeable future. But at what point does M&A cool?
The 70 institutions on this year's list create a great work environment by offering robust benefits, recognizing a job well done and providing clear communication from the C-suite.
Juliette Kayyem, a veteran crisis manager, explores practical steps leaders can take to be ready for the next disaster in “The Devil Never Sleeps.”
The 50 companies that made American Banker’s annual list are being recognized for establishing strong workplace cultures, offering robust benefits packages and giving employees the room to do their jobs well.