Committees

Article | December 3rd, 2014

It’s a New Day in Executive Pay

Bank boards are changing the way they pay top executives, and the CEOs of CenterState Bank of Florida and Bridge Bancorp discuss how.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Bank Services
Article | November 21st, 2014

CEO Evaluations: Positioning the Bank for Success

How can boards effectively evaluate the CEO and position the bank for the future?

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Article | November 12th, 2014

Banks Increasingly Use Restricted Stock

Matt Brei at Blanchard Consulting Group writes about the popularity of restricted stock, and how banks use it to compensate both executives and directors.

By: Matt Brei
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Article | November 10th, 2014

It’s More Than Just the Money

Editor Jack Milligan writes about what motivates employees.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Article | October 29th, 2014

What’s New for Change-in-Control Agreements

The contracts that protect executives in the event of a change-in-control are no longer the same. Nowadays, everything from tax gross-ups to triggers are under scrutiny.

By: Shane Meredith, Daniel Rodda
Article | October 27th, 2014

Say-On-Pay Trends at Banks: Proxy Firms Increase “No” Recommendations

Jim Bean at McLagan analyzes the latest trends in say-on-pay voting, providing a cautionary tale for banks that want a “yes” vote at their annual shareholder meetings.

By: Jim Bean
viewpoint | October 22nd, 2014

Assembling the Right Board

Jim McAlpin of Bryan Cave LLP explains that what should be included in a board's strategic plan.

By: Jim McAlpin
viewpoint | October 22nd, 2014

How to Find Good C&I Loans

Alliance Partners Senior Advisor Floyd E. Stoner explains how his company’s commercial and industrial (C&I) loan network for community banks can help member banks find good commercial loans outside their markets without taking on excessive credit risk.

By: Floyd Stoner
viewpoint | October 22nd, 2014

A Holding Company’s Options When Time Is Running Out

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP’s Joel Rappoport discusses the options for bank and thrift holding companies that are facing potential default on debt.

By: Joel Rappoport
Article | October 22nd, 2014

The Hidden Value in Performance Evaluations

Do antiquated evaluations really give you the insight you're looking for? Rethinking your approach can open a dialogue that could provide valuable feedback for your organization.

By: JR Llewellyn