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Acquisition and integration considerations for banks in 2024

Abrigo

FDIC list The state of acquisitions in a rising rate environment According to the FDIC, there were 44 banks on the problem bank list in the third quarter of 2023, and the agency expects that number to continue to climb in 2024. Absolutely not, as the industry continues to be very well-capitalized. Should we panic?

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Basel III endgame: 5 things to watch in 2024

American Banker

Federal regulators will look to finalize capital rules for banks with at least $100 billion of assets. Here's what to look for as the contentious regulations move through the rulemaking process.

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Regulators extend comment period on Basel III endgame proposal

American Banker

Regulators will now accept feedback until Jan 16, 2024 — a six-week extension — concurrent with a Federal Reserve effort to gather additional information about the potential implications of the proposed capital changes.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2024: A Race to Perform … and Earn the Right to Transform 

Gonzobanker

For the bankers we talked with, acknowledging challenges—think NIM, credit, regulation, election uncertainty, unemployment and CRE—while portraying resilience created quite a few compelling narratives throughout the event. Well, we’re in 2024 and let’s talk about that “promising outlook” that seems to be building toward Q3.

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These resources on interest rate risk, liquidity, and CECL got the most downloads in 2023

Abrigo

Papers, infographics on risk management Resources related to banking headlines were popular For banking risk and accounting staff, managing challenges tied to interest rates, liquidity, and credit portfolios will remain top-of-mind in 2024. Find out what auditors and regulators will be looking for as it relates to CECL.

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Buy the People: Two visions, one rule – How Basel injected populism into bank capital

American Banker

A regulatory proposal to raise bank capital has spurred banks to fight back with a populist appeal to consumers, while regulators say more capital is what's needed to save banks from more crises — and help consumers.

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Canada keeps bank capital requirements steady as economy weakens

American Banker

The decision means the six largest Canadian banks will enter 2024 with the requirement to hold Common Equity Tier 1 capital of at least 11.5% of risk-weighted assets.

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