Is an Independent Chair a Best Practice?
Does splitting the chairman and CEO roles necessarily improve a bank’s financial performance?
Strategic Planning in an Age of Uncertainty
Huntington Bankshares CEO Stephen Steinour talks about strategic planning when nothing is certain.
Finding Value in Board Performance Reviews
Used effectively, evaluations can improve the performance of individual directors as well as the entire board.
Managing The Balance Sheet in a Zero-Rate Environment
Bank Director’s Jack Milligan explains what boards and management teams should consider as they manage the bank’s balance sheet during this extraordinary time.
A Deeper Dive Into Board Pay
How does a board’s compensation mix affect its total pay? Find out in this exclusive analysis for Bank Services members.
Cast a Wider Net for Your Next Director
Avoid the “who do we know” scramble when filling your board’s next vacancy.
Repatriating Office Employees While the Pandemic Continues
It is the greatest human resources challenge of the modern corporate era.
Managing Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Jack Milligan breaks down the steps that bank leadership teams should take to weather the Covid-19 pandemic.
Best Practices for Virtual Board Meetings
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing bank boards to meet virtually, but there are other good reasons to incorporate audio or video meetings into your governance format. Here’s what to keep in mind.
A New Director’s First Year
A knowledgeable, engaged board forms the foundation for a safe, sound and profitable bank. Jack Milligan shares his advice on how new directors should focus their time.