Emily McCormick

3 weeks ago | bankdirector.com | Emily McCormick

On May 1, Kalispell, Montana-based Glacier Bancorp closed its acquisition of $1.3 billion Bank of Idaho Holding Co., a deal that was announced on Jan. 13. Recent deals like this one could signal better pricing for sellers in 2025. But it’s not just price that gets sellers to sign the dotted line.

1 month ago | bankdirector.com | Emily McCormick

So far, 2025 has been characterized by economic uncertainty as tariffs threaten local economies. Interest rates remain elevated, which further complicates the picture for bank profitability and credit quality.  Stress testing is a practice that, done well, can help banks prepare for the worst. To discuss this and other risks facing banks today, Bank Director Vice President of Editorial & Research Emily McCormick recently sat down with two risk experts.

1 month ago | bankdirector.com | Naomi Snyder |John Engen |Emily McCormick |Jackie Stewart

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2 months ago | bankdirector.com | Emily McCormick

Bank M&A Bank M&A topics will include balance sheet considerations for both the acquiring and acquired financial institutions such as deposits, capital adequacy, credit quality and more. Information around regulatory preparations and concerns as well as credit risks will also be addressed. Explore

2 months ago | bankdirector.com | Emily McCormick

In 1992, the cover of Bank Director magazine featured a large wooden door, barely ajar. A woman, dressed in a red suit, struggled to push it open. “Boardroom,” the door was labeled. “For Men Only.”At the time, women served as directors at 70% of roughly 14,000 U.S. banks, but fewer than 10% had more than one woman on the board, according to the article. Boards look different today.