Understanding Your Bank’s Financial Metrics

Bank Director’s latest guide provides a glossary of key performance ratios and offers questions for board members to ask about the institution’s condition.

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By: Naomi Snyder

The Job of a Chief Risk Officer

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07/19/2012
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By: Victor Cangelosi

What Boards Need to Know About Sarbanes-Oxley

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01/11/2012
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By: Shearman Sterling, Gregg Rozansky

BASEL III: What bank officers and directors need to know

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01/05/2012
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By: Beth DeSimone, Harry Wu

Do it Right When Lending to Insiders: A Guide to Regulation O

Regulation
11/22/2011
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By: John ReVeal

Bank Secrecy Act: What the Board Should Know

Regulation
11/07/2011
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By: Wolters Kluwer

CRA Comes to Life

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08/05/2011

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Open For Business

Open For Business

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October 20-20, 2026

The current administration has been open to approving new bank charters for fintechs, crypto firms and others. That has led to a rush of companies applying for bank charters. We’ll explore what the real risks are for banks and strategies for adapting to the change.

Mutual Board Summit

Mutual Board Summit

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November 8-10, 2026 Boston, MA

Bank Director and Mutuals Matter host the Mutual Board Summit, a day-and-a-half event which provides members of mutual bank boards with the education and insights needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s ever-competitive, highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.

Bank Regulatory Reform: What’s Next After the E…

Bank Regulatory Reform: What’s Next After the Election

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November 16-16, 2026

This webinar covers what changes to banking law, regulation and supervision could occur post the mid-term elections.

Tokenized Deposit Networks: A Practical Guide f…

Tokenized Deposit Networks: A Practical Guide for the Banking C-Suite

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December 1-1, 2026

Tokenized deposits are becoming competitive infrastructure, and banks building bank-owned networks now will set the terms. Learn how tokenized deposits actually work, the three standardized models emerging, and how to move from watching to participating. Attendees leave with a framework for choosing a model and a practical roadmap for planning, vendor evaluation, and integration.

What’s Driving M&A Conversations in 2027

What’s Driving M&A Conversations in 2027

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December 3-3, 2026

The regulatory environment is friendlier to bank M&A than it has been in a long time, but right now, there are more would-be buyers than willing sellers. Whether your bank considers itself a buyer, a seller or neither, it’s important that the board regularly discuss the M&A environment to ensure that management and directors are unified in their vision for the bank. In this webinar, we’ll discuss findings from the 2027 Bank M&A Survey and hear from bank leaders about best practices for making the most of boardroom conversations.

The Competitive Landscape of the Future

The Competitive Landscape of the Future

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December 8-8, 2026

The banking industry is changing rapidly with the rise of a new class of competitors looking to chip away at the customer segments that traditional banks have historically targeted. Bank Director and S&P Global Market Intelligence utilize a wide range of data to explore this issue and examine how financial institutions should navigate those competitive threats.

Acquire or Be Acquired

Acquire or Be Acquired

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February 7-9, 2027 Phoenix, AZ

Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.

Bank C-Suite Summit

Bank C-Suite Summit

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April 25-27, 2027 Chicago, IL

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for bank executives and senior banking leaders seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic banking industry landscape.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: COURSE I

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: COURSE I

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April 26-27, 2027 Chicago, IL

The Corporate Governance Workshop: Course I is part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

Bank Board Forum

Bank Board Forum

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September 12-14, 2027 Austin, TX

Bank Board Forum, now including both the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference and the Bank Audit & Risk Conference, is the meeting ground for bank leaders to connect and develop emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. The Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.

Open For Business

The current administration has been open to approving new bank charters for fintechs, crypto firms and others. That has led to a rush of companies applying for bank charters. We’ll explore what the real risks are for banks and strategies for adapting to the change.

October 20-20, 2026
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Mutual Board Summit

Boston, MA

Bank Director and Mutuals Matter host the Mutual Board Summit, a day-and-a-half event which provides members of mutual bank boards with the education and insights needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s ever-competitive, highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.

November 8-10, 2026
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Bank Regulatory Reform: What’s Next After the Election

This webinar covers what changes to banking law, regulation and supervision could occur post the mid-term elections.

November 16-16, 2026
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Tokenized Deposit Networks: A Practical Guide for the Banking C-Suite

Tokenized deposits are becoming competitive infrastructure, and banks building bank-owned networks now will set the terms. Learn how tokenized deposits actually work, the three standardized models emerging, and how to move from watching to participating. Attendees leave with a framework for choosing a model and a practical roadmap for planning, vendor evaluation, and integration.

December 1-1, 2026
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What’s Driving M&A Conversations in 2027

The regulatory environment is friendlier to bank M&A than it has been in a long time, but right now, there are more would-be buyers than willing sellers. Whether your bank considers itself a buyer, a seller or neither, it’s important that the board regularly discuss the M&A environment to ensure that management and directors are unified in their vision for the bank. In this webinar, we’ll discuss findings from the 2027 Bank M&A Survey and hear from bank leaders about best practices for making the most of boardroom conversations.

December 3-3, 2026
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The Competitive Landscape of the Future

The banking industry is changing rapidly with the rise of a new class of competitors looking to chip away at the customer segments that traditional banks have historically targeted. Bank Director and S&P Global Market Intelligence utilize a wide range of data to explore this issue and examine how financial institutions should navigate those competitive threats.

December 8-8, 2026
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Acquire or Be Acquired

Phoenix, AZ

Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.

February 7-9, 2027
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Bank C-Suite Summit

Chicago, IL

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for bank executives and senior banking leaders seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic banking industry landscape.

April 25-27, 2027
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: COURSE I

Chicago, IL

The Corporate Governance Workshop: Course I is part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

April 26-27, 2027
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Bank Board Forum

Austin, TX

Bank Board Forum, now including both the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference and the Bank Audit & Risk Conference, is the meeting ground for bank leaders to connect and develop emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. The Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.

September 12-14, 2027
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Mutual Board Summit

Mutual Board Summit

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November 8-10, 2026 Boston, MA

Bank Director and Mutuals Matter host the Mutual Board Summit, a day-and-a-half event which provides members of mutual bank boards with the education and insights needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s ever-competitive, highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.

Acquire or Be Acquired

Acquire or Be Acquired

Learn More
February 7-9, 2027 Phoenix, AZ

Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.

Bank C-Suite Summit

Bank C-Suite Summit

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April 25-27, 2027 Chicago, IL

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for bank executives and senior banking leaders seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic banking industry landscape.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: COURSE I

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: COURSE I

Learn More
April 26-27, 2027 Chicago, IL

The Corporate Governance Workshop: Course I is part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

Bank Board Forum

Bank Board Forum

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September 12-14, 2027 Austin, TX

Bank Board Forum, now including both the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference and the Bank Audit & Risk Conference, is the meeting ground for bank leaders to connect and develop emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. The Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.

Mutual Board Summit

Boston, MA

Bank Director and Mutuals Matter host the Mutual Board Summit, a day-and-a-half event which provides members of mutual bank boards with the education and insights needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s ever-competitive, highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.

November 8-10, 2026
Learn More

Acquire or Be Acquired

Phoenix, AZ

Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.

February 7-9, 2027
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Bank C-Suite Summit

Chicago, IL

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for bank executives and senior banking leaders seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic banking industry landscape.

April 25-27, 2027
Learn More

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: COURSE I

Chicago, IL

The Corporate Governance Workshop: Course I is part of Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

April 26-27, 2027
Learn More

Bank Board Forum

Austin, TX

Bank Board Forum, now including both the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference and the Bank Audit & Risk Conference, is the meeting ground for bank leaders to connect and develop emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. The Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.

September 12-14, 2027
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