In the aftermath of the liquidity-related bank failures in March 2023, regulatory agencies and leaders have released numerous statements, including reviews of the failures, updates on supervisory expectations and calls for additional regulation. A few common threads emerged in these statements in the ... READ MORE >
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4 areas of focus for financial institutions in early 2023
Despite the lift in financial institutions’ net interest margins from unprecedented rate hikes, the headwinds facing the industry through declining macroeconomic conditions are creating unique downside risks for the nation’s banking system. Still, the strong capital positions of the nation’s banks have ... READ MORE >
Workforce, population shifts are major hurdles for banks: Spring 2022 outlook
At a glance A transforming workforce and the long-term slowing in population growth are likely the greatest threats to many banking organizations. These shifts can have a long-lasting impact on financial institutions that do not act now. Enhancements to current working conditions, company ... READ MORE >
Executive order targeting banking M&A expected to bring more scrutiny
An executive order signed by President Biden in early July is expected to bring more scrutiny of banking mergers, a significant development given that the number of deal announcements continues to gain steam heading into the second half of the year. The order encourages the Department of Justice, the ... READ MORE >