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.
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.
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.
Do it Right When Lending to Insiders: A Guide to Regulation O
Arnold & Porter LLP provides an overview of the requirements of Regulation O, also known as “Reg O,” and where its restrictions may particularly impact a bank director and other insiders.
The Board’s Role in Developing Compensation Plans
A video overview on what board members should consider when designing effective compensation plans.
Bank Secrecy Act: What the Board Should Know
Bryan Cave LLP summarizes some of the top BSA-related issues that the board of directors of every bank should keep in mind.
Compensation and Risk – The Directors’ Responsibility
Pearl Meyer & Partners explore the increased fiduciary duty to assess and manage the relationship between risk and compensation programs.
Role of the Audit Committee: Managing the Director of Internal Audit
Executive Summary Managing internal audit is one of the most critical functions of the audit committee. The audit committee not only oversees the internal audit
A Conversation with a Regulator: What Bank Directors Need to Know
Bert Otto of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency talks about the exam process, mistakes bank directors make and how to disagree with your regulator
Enterprise Risk Management: What it Is and How to Do It
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services discusses enterprise risk management and the key points for effective implementation.