The California Bankers Association (CBA) and Beacon Economics have released a report, “The Economic Impact of California Banks” which examines the critical role banks play in supporting California’s economy and the communities where they do business. We have also produced a video that complements and highlights the important findings in the report.
The report is authored by Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., founding partner at Beacon Economics, and updates a previous study conducted in 2013.
Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA) and Beacon Economics have released an ninth California banking report that examines important issues currently affecting California’s banks and the overall economy. The report is authored by Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., and founding partner at Beacon Economics. This report analyzes bank lending data for California through the first quarter of 2016, finding that banks exceeded previous record levels, as total outstanding loan value reached $937 billion in the first quarter of this year*.
Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA) and Beacon Economics have released an eighth California banking report that examines important issues currently affecting California’s banks and the overall economy. The report is authored by Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., and founding partner at Beacon Economics. This report analyzes bank lending data for California through 2015, finding that banks set records for lending in 2015, as total loan value outstanding reached $930 billion in the fourth quarter*.
Participation for the 2018 survey begins April 2nd. Sign up now to be included as a participant in the CBA Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Survey.
Compensation practices continue to evolve and this survey uniquely captures this evolution through the detailed level of information collected and reported. Participating banks should be applauded for their dedication and effort in providing information to support production of this annual report
California Bankers Association, in conjunction with Pearl Meyer, conducted an additional survey, the 2015 Bank Director Compensation and Governance Practices Survey in July 2015.
This survey provides clear and definitive information on Bank Board of Directors’ compensation and governance practices. Specific topics include:
Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA) and Beacon Economics have released a sixth California banking report that examines important issues currently affecting California’s banks and the overall economy. The report is authored by Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., founding partner, and Jordan Levine, economist and director of economic research, at Beacon Economics. This report begins with an economic overview of the nation and of California, and then takes a closer look at the state of consumer finances and bank lending trends. Among the report’s key findings:
Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations, and Beacon Economics have released a fifth California banking report that examines important issues currently affecting California’s banks and the overall economy. The report is authored by Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., founding partner, and Jordan Levine, economist and director of economic research, at Beacon Economics.
Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations, and Beacon Economics have released a fourth California banking report that examines important issues that currently affect California’s banks and the overall economy. The report is authored by Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., founding partner, and Jordan Levine, economist and director of economic research, at Beacon Economics.
The vast majority of California homeowners will not be helped by several foreclosure and mortgage reform bills currently making their way through the state Legislature, according to a study released today by a consortium of financial services organizations.
CBA and Beacon Economics have joined together to commission the California “Banking and Economic Update,” a report that examines important issues that currently affect California’s banking industry and overall economy. The report is authored by Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., founding partner, and Jordan Levine, economist and director of economic research, of Beacon Economics.
