Competing Pressures: The 2021 M&A Outlook
The crystal ball for 2021 might be statistically clear, but looking behind the numbers reveals competing pressures for and against continued industry consolidation.
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Podcast: Minority Banks and Financial Inclusion
First Independence Bank was founded 50 years ago to help rebuild Detroit’s economy in the wake of damaging urban violence. Today, in a new era of economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and protests and unrest in response to incidents of racial injustice, minority depository institutions continue to have a unique role in serving distressed communities.
Agencies Provide Reg O Relief for Certain Fund-Controlled Companies
Noting the growing risk of “sudden and disruptive unwinding” of lending relationships, the federal banking agencies today issued no-action relief under Regulation O for banks lending to investment fund-controlled companies under specific conditions.
ABA to SEC: ‘Guide 3’ Update Should Leave Out CECL-Specific Disclosures
While generally welcoming the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed updates to “Guide 3,” ABA urged the SEC to allow more time before adding disclosures specific to the Current Expected Credit Loss model.
Luetkemeyer, McHenry Query SEC on CECL Effects
Senior House Financial Services Committee member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) today wrote to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton expressing concerns about the coming CECL loan loss accounting approach and its effects on markets and investors.
Ten Banks Added to ABAQ Index
ABA added 10 banks to its Nasdaq Community Bank Index (ABAQ) today.
Twelve Banks Added to ABAQ Index
ABA added 12 banks to its Nasdaq Community Bank Index (ABAQ) today.
Two Banks Added to ABAQ Index
ABA added two banks to its Nasdaq Community Bank Index (ABAQ) today. The index now includes 334 community banks with a combined market cap of nearly $259 billion.
SEC Seeks Comments on Bank Holding Company Disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comments on the disclosures publicly reporting bank holding companies are required to provide to investors.
Preparing for an Activist Shareholder Challenge
Ten practical steps banks can take to fight—and win—when activists come calling.