Recruiting the Right Directors for Your Board—and Getting Rid of the Wrong Ones
This article explains how to go about assessing the quality of your board, recruiting new members and getting rid of ineffective directors.
Getting the Best People to Work For Your Bank
A panel of CEOs at top performing banks discuss how their companies develop executives, attract leadership and approach compensation in today's highly competitive and economically challenging world.
U.S. Basel III: Guide for Community Banks
Davis Polk attorneys describe in detail how Basel III will impact community banks, explaining key terms and concepts.
Cyber Security for the Bank Director: What You Need to Know
Vivian Maese of Dechert LLP writes about how bank boards should address cyber security.
Getting The Best M&A Deal
With 10 acquisitions in five years, IBERIABank Corporation knows a thing or two about getting a deal done. In this short video, board Chairman William Fenstermaker shares what a great deal looks like for his financial institution.
M&A Case Study: How Selling For Less Created More Value
Kevin Hanigan of ViewPoint Financial, and C.K. Lee, at Commerce Street Capital, describe the creative strategy behind their 2012 M&A transaction in Texas that solved a management succession problem at ViewPoint and provided liquidity for Highlands shareholders.
What Wall Street Thinks About the Banking Industry
Three leading banking analysts discuss the impact that a slow economy and increased regulatory pressures are having on bank stocks.
Building Momentum: How Community Banks Can Compete on More Than Price
Raymond P. Davis, president & CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corp., shares his insight on how community banks can remain competitive during this challenging economic environment.
How a Texas CEO Made a Difficult Sale Work for His Shareholders, His Bank and Himself
Selling for a premium is not the only strategy, says ViewPoint Financial CEO Kevin Hanigan. Here’s why.
What are the Rules and Guidelines for Director Independence?
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP discusses the rules and parameters of director independence and define fiduciary duties for board members, as well as what constitutes a conflict of interest.