Committees : Bank Services
Best Practices for Onboarding New Directors
Joining a bank board doesn’t have to be a confusing experience for new members. Here are some practical takeaways for creating thoughtful, educational onboarding programs.
Why Your Board’s Risk Committee Structure Matters
Boards should examine their committee structure for opportunities to enhance risk oversight. Find out more in this exclusive analysis from Bank Director’s 2019 Risk Survey.
A Roadmap for Productive Board Discussions
Here’s what should be on your board’s agenda, along with tips to promote effective discussions.
How to Recruit Younger Directors
Younger directors can provide a fresh perspective. Here’s how to get them on your board.
Why You Still Can’t Ignore Succession Planning
Your bank’s CEO may not plan to retire soon, but make sure the pay is attractive and there’s a plan in place.
Needed: CISOs to Play Cyber Chess with Skilled Hackers
Does your bank need a chief information security officer?
Understanding Your Bank’s Change-in-Control Severance Liability
You might be surprised to find out what’s in your change-in-control agreements and how it could affect a potential sale of the bank.
S-Corporation Banks Reap Biggest ESOP Benefits
This article describes the various benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans, as well as how to be careful with them.
Onboard New Directors to Help Speed Up the Learning Curve
Most new bank directors face a steep learning curve, but here are some suggestions that should help.
Finding Loans in All the Right Places
Just because your bank isn’t located in a high growth market doesn’t mean that you can’t find good loans to power its profitability.