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Better communication can improve the relationship between banks and their regulators.

Citigroup has managed to train the chief executives of a number of leading banking and card network execs over the years, despite its well-documented troubles.

Small banks face a tough outlook for 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns credit reporting firms, Barney Frank's impact on banking.

Bigger banks are farming out broker-dealer services, as regulatory compliance costs rise.

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.

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.

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.