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The Asset/Liability Committee: What Regulators Want and What Board Members Need to Know
Darling Consulting Group discusses putting regulatory expectations and prudent asset/liability management practices into perspective.
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The Job of a Chief Risk Officer
Steve Figliuolo, corporate risk officer for Citizens Republic Bancorp, talks about his job, how he works with the board and how to find a good chief risk officer.
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Regulatory Requirements of Audit Committees
Bank audit committees are highly regulated. They have rules and responsibilities designated by FDIC regulations, by the Securities and Exchange Commission if they are publicly
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Audit 101
Today, the bank’s audit committee remains arguably the most important committee for any depository institution. The audit committee selects and oversees the external auditor; supervises
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A Director’s Guide to Corporate Governance 101
The day when the board’s focus was limited to approving loans and marketing the bank in the community is long past. Today’s boards face a
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Worth The Effort: Strategic Planning for Superior Bank Performance in the Post-Economic Crisis
Sheshunoff Consulting explores best practices in strategic planning that deliver proven results and are utilized by high performers in the industry.
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Strong Audit Committees: Complex Challenges, Fundamental Concepts
Executive Summary Gathering information each year to refresh our tutorial for Bank Director’s annual Bank Audit Committee Conference, certain high-performing characteristics always seem to work
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What Boards Need to Know About Sarbanes-Oxley
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP reviews what boards need to know about the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the key requirements of SOX.
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BASEL III: What bank officers and directors need to know
A rundown of the essential terms and requirements of Basel III and questions directors can ask to help get their bank ready for it.
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Why Minutes Matter: Best Practices for Corporate Secretaries
Boards of banks should reexamine best practices for minutes, which serve as the official record of board activity, in light of the current economic and regulatory environment.