This week's editors' picks include a feature on the bank M&A situation in 2018 and an article on a bill seeking to replace the $50 billion threshold.
S-corps, winners in tax bill, make up increasing portion of US banks
The tax reform bill's provisions on pass-through entities would affect Subchapter S banks, a growing portion of the banking industry.
Serial bank buyers say opportunities abound heading into '18
Some of the most acquisitive banks in 2017 said the merger-and-acquisition landscape remains peppered with potential sellers heading into next year.
Banks should be prepared for 'intense regulation' post-Basel III
With several issues still looming, the recent finalization of Basel III rules will not be the final regulatory challenge for banks, industry experts said.
Anonymous short seller gains reputation for bruising banks
Aurelius Value's blog posts most recently depressed Eagle Bancorp Inc.'s shares, but the firm has also targeted BofI Holding Inc. and Banc of California Inc.
US House passes bill replacing $50B threshold with risk assessment
With this bill, a bank will be assessed for the application of enhanced supervision based on its size, interconnectedness, substitutability, global cross-jurisdictional activity and complexity. Critics have long characterized the $50 billion threshold for the designation of systemically important financial institutions as arbitrary.
