Senior managers at selling banks often get big payouts and move on. But some decide (or are allowed) to stay and can make major contributions. Here are examples of execs who famously became difference makers after sticking around, or of keepers from recent deals who could have a big impact.
Bennett Bradley, BB&T's chief digital officer, discusses how an investment in Enigma, which helps companies leverage data, fits within the regional bank's fintech strategy.
A sluggish business climate and few M&A opportunities freed up midsize banks to invest in better tech systems and services, says Regions Chairman Grayson Hall.
Some are relying on a national, digital strategy. Others say the right balance of costs and growth comes from more traditional means such as targeted branch openings and out-of-market expansion.
Club owners used to be able to get bank loans, but that changed as the de-risking wave reshaped banks' relationships with pot firms, exotic dancers and many others. Whether the taboo can or should last becomes a big question as adult entertainment keeps growing.
