According to the ABA Banking Journal, May 2008 issue, the ROAE list was comprised of top performers using three main strategies to counter the inhospitable operating environment for banks: growing non-interest income, focusing on a particular niche business or consumer segment, and improving overall efficiency. The banks cited in this list are described as public banks and thrifts with total assets of $3 billion or more; data as of 12/31/07.
According to the ABA Banking Journal, May 2008 issue, the ROAE list was comprised of top performers using three main strategies to counter the inhospitable operating environment for banks: growing non-interest income, focusing on a particular niche business or consumer segment, and improving overall efficiency. The banks cited in this list are described as public banks and thrifts with total assets of $3 billion or more; data as of 12/31/07.