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“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

3 ways rate tug of war differs today

Implications for rise or fall beyond what's usual
“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

Time to change the conversation

Bankers should weigh in, with prudence and honesty. You might even get a “like”
“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

So, who do bankers work for?

Banks have multiple constituencies, each bringing specific responsibilities. But are we missing the point?
“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

Oil patch bank exam 300 miles down the hall

When quest for capital drove bank-OCC cooperation
“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

What are big bank earnings telling us?

Mixed results show some commonalities
“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

Political forecast: Hazy, high chance of folderol

Clearest thing about elections: Every candidate seems to hate banks and business
Loose lips sink customers—and bankers

Loose lips sink customers—and bankers

Watch what you say, and where you say it, about confidential customer information
Why don’t we water our garden anymore?

Why don’t we water our garden anymore?

Many banks don’t train these days—younger bankers will go where they can learn
“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

Risks of a compliance mentality

Is the regulatory burden transforming bankers’ heads?
“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. Each week in his blog he strives to fix that.

“Credit people, this is your wakeup call”

Today is the time to shore up your portfolio—too late can come too soon
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