Podcast: Why middle market businesses are growing more optimistic
Middle market businesses don’t get the attention of the Fortune 500 or the love that small businesses get from policymakers,...
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Chair’s View: Core values in an ever-changing world
Caring about people is the essence of relationship banking, and it’s one of the things that, in my opinion, makes...
Helping business clients as beneficial ownership reporting deadline looms
Businesses formed before Jan. 1, 2024, have until Jan. 1, 2025 to report their BOI to FinCEN.
The battle for deposits remains fierce. Here’s how to gain an advantage
The financial institutions that prioritize data maturity and market awareness will be positioned for profitability in any economic climate.
Podcast: Tax reform comes into focus for 2025
With many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring at the end of next year and tax...
AI’s rapid rise compels smart risk management for banks
Bankers are considering not only their own institutions’ use of AI but that of their technology partners and vendors as...
Navigating fair lending risks in bank M&A transactions
Careful consideration of the fair lending risk profiles of the acquiring bank, target bank and combined entity can help both...
The future of finance
Millennials, women will be key economic drivers.
Podcast: Strategies to help America’s agricultural producers
With commodity prices falling and producer expenses rising, it's a difficult moment for America's agricultural economy.
Directors Briefing: How a Michigan bank’s 2022 CEO search concluded right at the board of directors table
“I drive what I do at the bank by focusing on creating great leaders."
