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S&P Global Market Intelligence, formerly S&P Capital IQ and SNL, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the SNL subscriber side of S&P Global's website.

More sellers than buyers in small bank M&A

Several factors can slow deals for smaller targets
From the “Examiner from Hell” to “The director time forgot,” attorney-consultant Jeff Gerrish knows community bankers’ challenges, and provides practical advice and awareness.

Time to make a deal?

Common thoughts and questions community bank leaders have about M&A
Beyond the headlines, what thoughts should the Wells affair drive in other banks' boardrooms?

Lessons for boards from the Wells scandal

Bank board members and bank leaders have much to learn here. Regulatory focus will evolve, too
Winning entries included profiles of N.Y.'S Signature Bank and Boston's Eastern Bank plus an examination of banks in the selling role in the wake of the Wells Fargo scandal. An online winner was a Banking Exchange interview with fair-lending expert Andrew Sandler.

Banking Exchange wins 4 awards for excellence

3 cover stories plus website Q&A selected for regional gold and silver honors
S&P Global Market Intelligence, formerly S&P Capital IQ and SNL, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the SNL subscriber side of S&P Global's website.

Growing naturally in Virginia

TowneBank halting M&A after NC deal, plans to pass $10B organically
S&P Global Market Intelligence, formerly S&P Capital IQ and SNL, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the SNL subscriber side of S&P Global's website.

Life in the merger express lane

Average time to close bank deals trends downward
Getting out of the bank helps. Sometimes, getting out of the industry completely can help bankers come back with fresh ideas.

“Maybe a nonbanking conference this year?”

Execs gain new perspectives by adding exposure to groups outside traditional banking trade associations
OK, so you've convened, conferred, and concluded. What happens next with the strategic plan you put together? The answer hinges on how you went along all the way through the process, advises Jeff Gerrish.

10 commandments + 1 for community bank planning

This effort can produce—when done properly
“There’s really not much that indicates we’ve learned anything new over the last several cycles,” says veteran lender and CEO Ed O’Leary. He aims to fix that.

Do you want to “work big” or “work small”?

As industry hierarchy evolves, lenders must decide what’s most important to them
S&P Global Market Intelligence, formerly S&P Capital IQ and SNL, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the SNL subscriber side of S&P Global's website.

Fed relaxes size thresholds for M&A scrutiny

Number under deeper review to fall as result
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