Committees
Leveraging Fintechs to Do More with Less
How fintech partnerships can make sense for banks facing a shifting competitive landscape.
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The Most Effective Bank Directors Share These Two Qualities
There is no magic formula for being an effective bank director, but there are two traits that the best tend to exhibit.
One Way to Compensate and Keep Your Bank’s Top Talent
Bank-owned life insurance continues to play an important role in compensation and retention strategies for key personnel, according to NFP/Equias Alliance’s trend preview and recap.
An Easy Way to Lose Sight of Critical Risks
The noise of the digital revolution threatens to drown out the fundamental risks of banking. How do the best banks keep their focus?
How Subchapter S Issues Could Snag a Sale
The Subchapter S election gives banks significant economic benefits, but that could be jeopardized in a sale by poor recordkeeping.
An Easy Way to Learn More About Banking
It goes without saying that bank executives and directors should strive to learn more about banking. But what should they read to do so?
The Need for Secure Communications in the Boardroom
Best practices require boards to stop using personal email for corporate business.
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.
Here’s How to Address CECL’s Biggest Question
A debate is raging across the banking industry as to whether the new loan loss accounting standard will lessen or worsen a recession, and what banks can do about it.
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.
Review Your Director Equity Plans
Here are a few things boards and compensation committees should consider to mitigate potential risks in implementing equity incentive plans.