Community banking
Small banks face a tough outlook for 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns credit reporting firms, Barney Frank's impact on banking.
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Bigger banks are farming out broker-dealer services, as regulatory compliance costs rise.
November 29 -
Highly skilled leaders are in short supply among small banks these days. Attracting them comes down to making a compelling case that a bank's prospect are bright, says Rod Taylor.
November 28
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From the C-suite on down, fundamental credit skills are as highly valued these days as more trendy specialties like risk management, says Rod Taylor.
November 28 -
Large equity stakes were once enough to attract highly sought-after executives. These days banks, however, banks are being forced to offer more cash and other incentives, says to Rod Taylor.
November 28 -
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has sponsored a standalone bill to give the Transaction Account Guarantee program another two year. The extension, which many community bankers view as critical, is still very much in doubt.
November 28 -
This year's winners include nimble strategist John Corbett of CenterState, able ambassador Ron Paul of Eagle Bancorp and turn-around artist Cathleen Nash of Citizens Republic.
November 28 -
During three decades in Congress, Barney Frank reached across the aisle to tackle big problems and craft groundbreaking legislation.
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Community banks in energy-rich North Dakota are having to get regulators' approval to buy houses for their employees, who can no longer afford to live there.
November 26
