B of A’s margins widen 16 basis points, profits rise 40%
Bank of America beat expectations in several categories, including earnings per share, revenue and net interest margin. American Banker: Feed
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Study finds pre-roll most engaging
Look no farther than traditional pre-roll advertising units to engage. That, according to new YuMe data which found that pre-roll remains not only the most engaging video ad format, but also ranks as the most informative according to viewers. BizReport
CIT taps former Citizens Financial exec as CFO
John Fawcett, previously CFO at Citizens Financial in Providence, R.I., will succeed Carol Hayles as CFO. American Banker: Feed
‘This is child’s play’: Comments of the week
Readers weigh in on a notable OCC personnel change, the Scottrade breach, the ability of corporate owners to still be anonymous and more. American Banker: Feed
Wells Fargo will not review accounts opened before 2009, CFO says
A review of activity that long ago would not shed additional light on the scope of misconduct in Wells Fargo’s retail banking unit, CFO John Shrewsberry said in an interview. American Banker: Feed
What credit unions can do to take advantage of new FOM rules
CUs will have improved opportunities to add areas, sources say, but new rules ‘not a panacea.’ American Banker: Feed
Forecast: VR to hit $7b
This year, look for significant growth in the global virtual reality world – significant to the tune of $ 7.2 billion. That according to GreenlightVR; their experts suggest head-mounted displays will account for more than half ($ 4.7 billion) of that total. BizReport
Go niche or go by wayside, these community bankers argue
Specialization — either in types of customers, lines of business or distinct geographies — is one of the best ways for small banks to outdo larger rivals that rely on scale to make money. American Banker: Feed
First NBC’s former CEO resigns as bank president
Ashton Ryan, who had been removed as CEO in December, had been serving as its president. The company also agreed to sell preferred stock to directors to help it make payments tied to its subordinated debt. American Banker: Feed
CoStar’s People of Note (Apr. 7)
It’s time to update those contact managers with CoStar’s People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week’s issue includes the following markets: Austin, San Diego, Washington DC, Chicago, Toronto, Minneapolis, Northern New Jersey and Los Angeles. AUSTIN Strategic Hotels & Resorts CEO Plans Jump to Summit Hotel Properties By