Portfolio Steering

Forecasting revenues and expenses is tough in the best of times. During a pandemic? Yikes. So how should banks handle tricky budget questions during COVID-19?

Things are far from normal economically with COVID-19, but commercial banks are out of survival mode and now have time to take stock and ask: What's next? Here's a look at three paths forward.

We recently surveyed commercial bankers to get their thoughts on how their bank would respond should the economy take a turn for the worse. Here are their answers, as well as our interpretations.

Commercial bankers responded to a Q4 survey about their bank's state of preparation for an economic downturn. In this episode, we look at the answers and discuss what bankers are REALLY saying.

A blast from the economic past shows us how to handle a recession. Hint: It's time to zig when everyone else zags.

Greg Demas, PrecisionLender VP for Community & Regional Banking, offers his thoughts on where banks can improve performance. Specifically: more focus on revenue growth and less on expense reduction.

If your commercial bank has grown reliant on CRE loans, it could lead to trouble in the future. How can your bank steer clear of this danger?

Pricing is fundamental to how banks create value. So, why is pricing such a struggle for so many banks? It comes down to Price Setting and Price Getting.

We can't determine when the next recession will be upon us... but we can be prepared. Here's a quick look at how your bank can prepare for the next recession.

Will your bank be ready for the next economic downturn? PrecisionLender CEO Carl Ryden and 11:FS CEO David Brear discuss how banks can not only weather the storm but also prosper during tough times.

In this episode, we discuss Beal Bank, an unusual bank with an interesting story. It's one that should resonate with banks that are wondering if they’re prepared for a potential downturn.