by admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Industry News
MetLife wants to divest itself of a large portion of its U.S. life insurance unit in order to ease capital burdens the firm expects to face under new federal regulations. In an announcement Tuesday, MetLife said it is considering a public offering of shares in an...
by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Company News
Back in March, Peyton Manning agreed to restructure his contract ahead of his fourth season with the Denver Broncos. That’s the nice way to put it. Another way to say it is Manning was forced to take a pay cut to keep his job. Reports indicated the Broncos...
by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Company News
We’ve all heard about “The Process” as it relates to Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his program. When most hear the term, they immediately picture Saban on the practice field, voice raised, intensity in his eyes and coaching his rear off. But in digging into...
by admin | Jan 8, 2016 | Company News
In September, I was named to the Board of Trustees for Chinquapin Preparatory School in Houston (www.chinquapin.org). This unique college-preparatory non-profit private school serves students in grades six through twelve, who come primarily from low-income families....
by admin | May 4, 2015 | Industry News
A new survey reveals Americans have limited financial knowledge and stability. An overwhelming majority don’t know the maximum younger people can contribute to a 401(k), and many survive paycheck to paycheck. The poll, commissioned by Fifth Third Bank and...
by admin | Apr 30, 2015 | Industry News
Team-building is a continual challenge in the banking industry — especially now, when the sector is still emerging from a dramatic restructuring and facing mounting regulatory obstacles. During the 40-plus years that I have been involved with team-building in banking...
by admin | Oct 24, 2014 | Company News
A lot of people who think they understand leadership have fallen for some common myths and misconceptions. It’s best to learn what these myths are so we uncover the truth. Whether it’s the cause of business-school orthodoxy, or maybe it’s the odd...
by admin | Sep 21, 2014 | Industry News
The imperative to grow revenues, particularly in today’s highly competitive lending environment, has replaced regulatory compliance as the driving force behind board agendas and executive hiring decisions, according to the findings of Bank Director’s 2014 Compensation...
by admin | Aug 9, 2014 | Company News, Industry News
Padgett, Stratemann & Co., LLP’s 2014 Financial Institutions Forum will be held at The Club at Sonterra in San Antonio on August 27, 2014. Billy Granville, CEO and Managing Member of Granville Financial Group, has been invited to present. His presentation...
by admin | Jun 1, 2014 | Company News, Industry News
As is customary, each year IBAT honors three Associate Members with its Five*Star Award, at the annual Leadership Conference in June. After receiving a record number of entries for the award this year, our third-party judges determined the 2014 winners: Granville...