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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.
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Industry Update: “Clearly We are in a Slow Growth to No Growth Environment”
Bank stocks have rebounded but earnings are still under pressure, says Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Vice Chairman John Duffy.
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Trends and Regulations in Incentive Pay
Naomi Snyder of Bank Director describes the various trends and regulations and explains the difference between what is mandated and what is recommended.
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Best Practices for Complying with Fair Lending Laws
Arnold & Porter LLP provides an overview of the fair lending laws, best practices, the referral process, and recent fair lending hot topics.
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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.