Steve Eisen shares with the Nashville Business Journal a general breakdown of categories for banks that have survived the economic downturn. "Every bank needs to be analyzing and strategizing about what they want to do in the future," says Mr. Eisen. He adds that, while most banks aren't likely to advertise their strategic position, asking your banker to see what he or she says can’t hurt. And he notes that there are moves that can send signals, such as buying branches or other banks, which can be a good sign, or turnover or other instability, which can be a warning.
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