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A New Approach to Wealth Management Marketing
By Becki DrahotaWho knew that a line of business which doesn't have mass market appeal and has a sales cycle that's measured in years, would be on a lot of financial institution's marketing plans...
Current bond yields have long-term appeal
Bonds purchased early in 2023 may dip in value at least initially if the FOMC continues to push rates higher. Generally, though, 5% yields have proven to be quite attractive over longer periods.
Will D&I requirements change this year?
How does your bank’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) compliance program compare with the regulatory standards for D&I policies and practices?
Four ways banks can cater to generational trends
As earning power among millennials and Generation Z is expected to grow, banks need to develop strategies for drawing customers from these younger cohorts while also continuing to serve their...
The Definition of a Great Board: 2021 Edition
Economic cycles, leadership transitions, market dynamics, competitive changes, governance activists, and even political shifts can impact board composition and best practices in corporate...
Fed Taper Tactics: A review of past QE wind-down strategies
Maybe the U.S. economy has improved to the point where further quantitative easing isn’t as critical to the Federal Reserve’s policy of “accommodation.” It certainly looks like the Fed has some...
Checklist: Questions to Ask When Integrating with Fintechs
As more community banks engage with fintechs to support their business plans, due diligence continues to become an even bigger piece of the puzzle. While every bank is different there are several...
Treasuries for the win! Low yield spreads send community banks back to the basics
I’ll let you in on a secret: sometimes your columnist runs out of new ideas to cover. A dearth of new products, no new regs, a stable rate environment—all of these can cause a writer to run...