De Novo Strategy...

de no·vo, Latin, [Eng. dee noh-voh] anew; afresh; again; from the beginning.

strat·e·gy [strat-i-jee] –noun, plural -gies.

1. skillful use of a stratagem

2. a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result: a strategy for gettingahead in the world.

Banking today requires anew strategy. With the current economic environment and regulators handing out orders, banks and management need new tools to keep ahead. At De Novo Strategy, we develop new strategies to help banks and bankers navigate these difficult times.

The successful banks are not taking the “business as usual” approach, they are aggressively managing their portfolio, and they are using compliance management to help the bank strategically. They are aggressively working with the board and management to properly assess their needs. There is no doubt that banking today is the hardest it has ever been, often it seems like everyone is beating up the bankers, when they are working to fix things and save their banks.

We are here to support banking by providing new strategies that work!

New FDIC Score Card

Find out how the FDIC will be assessing deposit insurance premiums in the future - Oh by the way the future is now! The new Score Card will be arriving at your bank shortly. You can build a smarter bank by understanding the new rules.

FREE Consultation

For professionals who are serious and who want to run a smarter bank; learn about Continuous Compliance, and how to give your bank a strategic edge.

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The De Novo Strategy Story

Because De Novo Strategy is all about Building Smarter Banks^TM - we thought the story ...

Continuous Compliance is Critical ...

Organizations must meet the challenge of being compliant with multiple regulatory requirements while, at the same time, improving efficiency and the bottom line. More than ever companies must invest in security compliance initiatives to remain successful. Those initiatives cannot, and need not, impair standard business processes. Compliance should be integrated seamlessly into the business and its culture. MORE

Buy A Bank

The task of buying a bank, while very rewarding, can be confusing. This is where De Novo Strategy, Inc. comes in to help. We work closely with you and your team, from the selection of the target bank all the way through the receipt of regulatory approval. Our team understands the potential pitfalls, and we work proactively to avoid them or minimize their impact. With our expertise and guidance, your dream of buying a bank can become a reality. Let us help you build a smarter bank.

Starting A Bank

If you are interested in starting a bank, either a commercial or community* bank, that builds a quality brand based on exceptional service, we can help. At De Novo Strategy, we make these opportunities a reality through the implementation of proven strategies to lead you and your de novo bank project to success. Your goal, to establish a successful, profitable venture for all stakeholders involved, is our goal too.

The approval process to obtain a bank charter is cumbersome. And bank regulators are looking for well-capitalized business plans that are spearheaded by experienced, innovative bankers. The professionals at De Novo Strategy can teach you how to start a bank sucessfully.

Let us help you start a smarter bank.

*Community bank refers primarily to the bank's asset size, rather than the type of business the bank conducts or the bank charter under which it operates, for example, a state or national bank.

Bank Executive Survey

Grant Thornton 17th Annual Bank Executive Survey

Bank Director magazine and Grant Thornton LLP have recognized that with the current down turn in the economy things can change very quickly - thus the 17th Annual Survey is being conducted quarterly. For uptodate information on the survey click on the link below.

For more information see GT Survey

Empowered Banking

Using the right Bank Promotions to penetrate enterprise zones can be very profitable to many community banks; our empowered banking concepts help banks learn how to enhance profits...