Committees : Bank Services
Will Your Bank Shoot Itself With a Single Trigger?
Bank Director gets a question from a reader about the appropriateness of a “single trigger” such as a change of control that results in a large payout for executives of the bank.
Rules of Engagement: Dealing With External Auditors
A CPA and chairman of the audit committee of First Virginia Community Bank in Fairfax explains what audit committees need to know about communications with external auditors.
It’s More than Just the Money
Offering competitive compensation programs is an important factor in employee satisfaction and retention. But is it the most important thing?
CEO Evaluations: Positioning the Bank for Success
How can boards effectively evaluate the CEO and position the bank for the future?
Trends in Private Bank Compensation
Bank Director’s Compensation Survey reveals compensation data for private banks, in this report exclusive to DirectorCorps.
Getting Business for Your Bank: How to Get Involved at the Board Level
Some banks take aggressive measures to get board members involved.
Growing Your Loan Portfolio
A panel of bank CEOs share how they are fueling growth in 2014 through non-M&A activity.
Recruiting the Right Directors for Your Board—and Getting Rid of the Wrong Ones
This article explains how to go about assessing the quality of your board, recruiting new members and getting rid of ineffective directors.
Getting the Best People to Work For Your Bank
A panel of CEOs at top performing banks discuss how their companies develop executives, attract leadership and approach compensation in today's highly competitive and economically challenging world.
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.