BankThink

Rob Blackwell named editor-in-chief of American Banker

08/28/17

Blackwell, the longtime Washington bureau chief, will succeed Marc Hochstein, who is leaving the company in September.

[more]

‘Madden fix’ bills are a recipe for predatory lending

08/28/17

It is reasonable to rethink the role of state usury laws in national credit markets, but there should not be any erosion of consumer protections.

[more]

Santander USA’s Powell named CEO of embattled subprime auto unit

08/28/17

Scott Powell will lead the auto lender while continuing to serve as CEO of Santander Holdings, the U.S. division of the Spanish banking giant Banco Santander.

[more]

Former Avenue bankers look to form bank in Tennessee

08/28/17

Studio Bank aims to become the first de novo in Nashville in nearly a decade.

[more]

Yellen defends her record; Helocs rebound

08/28/17

Fed chair says post-crisis financial reforms have strengthened the banking system and the economy; consumers again comfortable borrowing against their home equity.

[more]

Best Banks to Work For

08/28/17

The 75 banks that earned a spot on our fifth annual ranking of the Best Banks to Work For could inspire you with their ideas for creating a culture of both positivity and high performance.

[more]

Lessons from the 'Best Banks' on dealing with M&A friction

08/28/17

Acquisitions are disruptive by nature, but some banks excel at maximizing M&A value by minimizing friction. Here’s what the active acquirers among our Best Banks to Work For know that others might not.

[more]

How we pick the Best Banks to Work For

08/28/17

The Best Banks to Work For study is a collaboration between American Banker and the Best Companies Group, which conducts extensive employee surveys and reviews employer reports on benefits and policies.

[more]

Bell Bank's unusual approach to winning customers' hearts

08/28/17

An episode of Oprah changed how this North Dakota bank thinks about corporate giving. But the way it distributes donations is not the only thing that sets it apart. Call Michael Solberg crazy if you want, but he says the results validate Bell's philosophy of generosity.

[more]

Breaking Banks: Rapper Divine's journey from prison to fintech

08/25/17

Brooklyn rapper Divine shares how he created financial technology company BLAK; Honeyfi's founder explains how his app helps couples talk about money.

[more]