Retail Banking’s
Steeper Climb

As coping tactics run their course, retail banks must reposition for a challenging new market.

Multi-channel M&A:
Where do Branches Fit?

Do banks face a hopeless situation with failing branches? It is a pressing question as the industry gears up for 2012. A top banking performance challenge is dealing with impaired branch capacity. A strong market context will be needed in exploring ways to avert closures “at total loss.” Everywhere you look, networks are being dragged down by branches that were crippled and may never recover.

As seen on First Business

Michael Rice Discusses Bankable Solutions

December 2011

Banks are facing a severe revenue drought from the recent onslaught of regulations. While significantly impacting banks now, these full effects of these regulations won't even be fully felt until 2012.

As seen in Bank Director

Risk and the Road Ahead: What Bank Directors Need to Know

December 2011

To cope with market volatility and heightened regulatory pressure, bank boards must play a much more proactive role in risk management. For the past year, directors at U.S. banks and thrifts have been grappling with their new responsibilities in overseeing and controlling risk. Boards need to play a greater role in improving risk policies, controls and systems.

Novantas in the News

Market Watch — Novantas Acquires Portfolio Management Associates, Expands Credit Management Consulting Capabilities

23rd Jan 2012

Novantas LLC today announced the acquisition of Portfolio Management Associates, Inc., a New York—based credit management consulting firm that provides risk management and analytic services to the financial industries.

Bloomberg Businessweek — Novantas Acquires Portfolio Management Associates, Expands Credit Management Consulting Capabilities