FIG Research ranked No. 1 for the best three-year track record for buy recommendations in the community banking sector for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, according to the analysis from Integrity Research Associates.
Read MoreWhen the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates from June 2004 to July 2006, there were distinct behavior patterns at banks. Investors today should understand how banks reacted as a new era of rate hikes have already begun since December 2015.
Read MoreBank stocks have rallied since last November’s presidential election. Now, a lender created from the rubble of the financial crisis will test investors’ appetite for new bank shares.
Read MoreFIG Partners announced that community banking and fintech executive Christa Steele has joined its Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal: Some observers are worried about recent estimates that show loan growth at banks slowing down. Potentially making things worse: the real loan-growth numbers may be even more tepid, according to analysis from researchers at FIG Partners.
Read MoreThe FIG Partners Research Team expects loan growth estimates to remain strong through year-end 2017 and 2018. We believe that it may become increasingly important to be selective on which banks can execute on their loan growth estimates vs. stocks that are simply “riding the wave” with all other public financial institutions.
Read MoreThe FIG Research team discovered a routine difference between actual growth in both C&I loans and total loans and the Fed’s estimates.
Read MoreFIG is relocating its national headquarters to accommodate the expansion of the firm, now more than 50 employees nationwide since it was founded in 2003.
Read MoreWhich banks have consistently held their share count flat over the past decade and are not “overcapitalized” institutions?
Read MoreSince 1990, 187 bank merger transactions were announced during the first eight days of September, covering the Labor Day Weekend. Could 2016 be a repeat of past activity? Rest and relax this weekend, but keep your eye on the news headlines early next week.
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