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Doing Well By Doing Good With Darrin Williams, CEO Southern Bancorp

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She wanted to know more about Darrin’s story and this relatively small, regional, Arkansas bank. Because of its success and mission, the bank had recently accepted a minority investment from global powerhouse, Bank of America. Or should the bank continue to seek private investments, like the one Brian Moynihan recently provided?

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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

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During their annual meetings in October 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) released a paper called the Bali Agenda that was launched to guide global policymakers while drafting policies and regulations to maximize the benefits of FinTech and keep the financial system stable. .

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Can Lawyers Lead?

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To focus on one industry, during its demise in the 2010’s Wells Fargo was run by MBAs, whereas Bank of America was run by a lawyer named Brian Moynihan, who graduated from Notre Dame law school. Bank of America greatly outperformed Wells Fargo during the same 5 year stretch in the 2010s.

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Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Recruiters & Hiring Scams

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Furthermore, only provide sensitive information such as social security numbers or bank details after thoroughly vetting the firm’s legitimacy. Always ensure that the handling and storage of your data are secure.

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Executive Search Firms in Finance: Unlocking Fiscal Leadership

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Every organization has unique dynamics and strategic goals, from investment banks to hedge funds and private equity firms. As an executive search firm, it is important to develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s intricacies, including its various sectors, such as banking, investment, insurance, and asset management.

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Staying Complaint as Compliance Moves Out of the Office

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Thanks at least in part to the banking scandals over the past few years, Reuters has recently reported that bank compliance teams are increasingly scrutinizing outside the office activities like social outings to bars and the like. By Patricia Lenkov , Chair, Executive Search, N2growth. Thoughts?

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Leading and Succeeding With Accountability with Thandi Orelyn

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She has also served as a non-executive director of the South African Reserve Bank. Thandi chairs the board of BP Southern Africa and serves on the boards of Toyota S.A. and Toyota Financial Services (South Africa).