Committees : Governance
77 Percent of Bank Boards Approve Loans. Is That a Mistake?
Community bank directors don't have to approve loans. Yet, more than three-quarters of executives and directors say their board is involved in the process.
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.
12 Questions Directors Should Ask About New Bank Activities
They will help boards find balance between stakeholder interests and maintaining appropriate risk management.
Will More Banks Form this Uncommon Board Committee?
Find out why Huntington Bancshares created a separate standing committee to address one of the industry’s biggest threats.
Why Directors Should Not Fear Board Evaluations
The most successful boards conduct regular evaluations that improve governance—and the bank.
Simple Tips to Help Evaluate Your Board
Board members have long embraced the responsibility to evaluate the performance of senior executives, but the tables are beginning to turn.
A Roadmap for Productive Board Discussions
Here’s what should be on your board’s agenda, along with tips to promote effective discussions.
One Thing That Will Make You a Better Bank CEO
Every executive brings different strengths to the table, but there’s one commonality that top-performing bankers tend to share.
7 Things Bank Boards Should Focus on in the Year Ahead
Bank examiners seem to be zeroing in on a few key areas as attention increases on governance practices and elsewhere.
Traits That All Strong Bank Boards Share
Ahead of the annual Bank Board Training Forum, Bank Director's CEO, Al Dominick, explores five attributes boards at high-performing banks have in common.