Committees : Governance
When to Form a Risk Committee
Federal regulations require that banks form a risk committee when they reach $50 billion in assets, but many banks do so well before then.
Managing the CEO Succession Process
The anticipated wave of bank CEO retirements occurring over the next few years means it’s never been more critical for boards to have a sound CEO succession process.
Creating a Comprehensive ESG Approach, From Compliance to Competitiveness
Regulators are increasingly interested in company approaches to environmental, social and governance factors, but banks can use these considerations to their advantage.
Rethinking the Conversation About Diversity and Inclusion
Greg Cunningham, chief diversity officer at U.S. Bancorp, shares how the bank thinks about diversity and inclusion initiatives ahead of Bank Director’s 2021 Bank Compensation & Talent Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Practical Thoughts for the Evolving Role of the Compensation Committee
Increasingly, the compensation committee’s role has been expanded to include oversight over broader people risk and opportunities that pose new challenges.
How Two Community Banks Added Remote Directors, and Why More Should
While many community banks draw director talent from their geographic markets, they may want to consider directors that are remote but bring essential skills, experiences and perspectives.
Confronting the Looming Leadership Crisis
Banks face generational change in the C-suite, making executive succession a priority. Find out how to approach this crucial process.
ESG Disclosure on the Horizon for Financial Institutions
Banks should consider how a potential mandate of environmental, social and governance disclosures would affect other aspects of their overall corporate governance.
An Onboarding Blueprint for New Directors
For many bank boards, onboarding is something they do sporadically, and yet the orientation of a new director is too important to be handled casually.
An Assessment of Bank Board Governance
Is your board performing to its full potential? This video explores four critical issues hindering boards’ ability to function successfully, based on Bank Director’s annual Governance Best Practices Survey: effective board oversight, board member performance, diversity and director independence.