by Feminella, Amy | Feb 20, 2017 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
Competition for top executive talent in the financial industry is high, and this has led banks to find new, innovative strategies to reward and retain talent. It’s vital to be competitive on both a regional and national level through the benefits your institution...
by Feminella, Amy | Jan 4, 2017 | Compensation Advisors
There is a wealth of informational resources available for banks and credit unions on the web. The financial community is extremely active when it comes to sharing information, and we are pleased to see the conversations taking place. Hot topics have included the...
by Feminella, Amy | Nov 23, 2016 | Compensation Advisors
There are a number of reasons why financial institutions must stay ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. On the one hand, customers want convenience. This comes in the form of technology like online banking and mobile applications. Many larger financial...
by Feminella, Amy | Nov 1, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
By JR Llewellyn, Senior Vice President, Compensation Advisors. This article was originally published by Bank Director. A reoccurring theme with bank regulators is the retention and succession of talent, but do you know what your employees want? The question continues...
by Feminella, Amy | Sep 22, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
Because M&A activity is on the uprise, we’ve been covering compensation in a world of bank mergers and acquisitions in a 2-part blog series. To make all aspects of the transaction go more smoothly for both sides, financially as well as socially, there are steps...
by Feminella, Amy | Sep 7, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
Mergers and acquisitions are on an uptick in the financial sector. There are a variety of reasons for this trend of M&A activity. Among the most common causes are: fatigue among bankers, regulatory burdens that result in smaller profits, competition for loans...
by Feminella, Amy | Aug 18, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
Planning for a potential acquisition or sale is crucial, regardless of the current probability of a change in control occurring. Payments contingent specifically upon a change in control are often known as 280G parachute payments or golden parachute payments. When...
by Feminella, Amy | Jul 20, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
By JR Llewellyn, Senior Vice President, Compensation Advisors. This piece was originally featured in Bank Director. Compensation committees are responsible for setting the foundation of a bank’s compensation program, subsequently impacting the bank’s underlying...
by Feminella, Amy | Jun 28, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
One of the findings of the 2016 Bank Advisor Compensation Survey was something many community banks already knew well: the need for talented commercial lenders. Commercial lenders are currently in high demand, and banks are snatching up the best talent. The lenders...
by Feminella, Amy | Jun 15, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Conferences, Insights
The annual Bank Director Compensation Survey, sponsored by Compensation Advisors, seeks to illuminate banking industry trends by surveying banking executives and directors about compensation. The results are now in for 2016’s survey, and they highlight critical issues...
