Employee stock ownership plans can be a tool to not only retain talent but also promote engagement with the job.

The Three Dimensions of the Most Digitally Mature Financial Institutions 1. Security and fraud. One of the most eye-opening findings is the paradox between data sophistication and fraud prevention.

Thirty percent of bank leaders do not have a long-term succession plan for C-suite executives other than the CEO, or feel their plan is ineffective, according to Bank Director’s 2025 Compensation & ...

The following piece is from FinXTech’s latest intelligence report, “Crafting Your Data Strategy,” sponsored by Wealth Access. Access the full report here. Community financial institutions have the ...

Jackie Stewart is the Executive Editor of Bank Director. She is responsible for writing and editing features for the company’s weekly newsletter and quarterly print magazine and oversees sponsored ...

Hugely influential in the financial industry since 1991, Bank Director’s reach extends to all of the top leaders in banking including over 4,500 U.S bank CEOs and over 20,000 outside chairmen, ...

Bank isn’t just a noun anymore — it’s a verb. It’s not just a place your customers go. It’s something they can do anytime, anywhere and often without ever stepping into a branch. This change goes ...

Much of the industry has experienced some degree of regulatory relief in the early days of the second Trump administration. However, the White House has also pledged to crack down on illegal activity ...

In the competitive banking sector, brand awareness is just the beginning. True success lies in converting awareness into consideration — the moment when a potential customer actively thinks about ...

Large banks could finally get off the sidelines and start pursuing deals again. But a few things would need to happen first, said Bill Burgess, co-head of the financial services investment banking ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming commercial lending at a rapid pace. From application intake to credit decisioning and servicing, modern platforms are using machine ...