Committees

Article | August 16th, 2013

How to Retain Key Employees: The Benefits of a SERP

Meyer-Chatfield looks at the cost and benefits of the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.

By: William Flynt Gallagher
Video | August 15th, 2013

What’s Under the Hood: The Audit Committee’s Role in M&A Due Diligence

Justin Long of Bracewell & Giuliani shares some red flags that boards should focus on when evaluating a target bank’s compliance environment.

By: Justin Long
Article | August 9th, 2013

Stumped on How to Pay the CEO?

Bank Director’s panel of experts reveals some of the most innovative pay packages in the financial sector.

By: Bank Director Staff Writer
Article | August 7th, 2013

Five Factors Directors Should Consider Before Granting Equity Awards

There is widespread agreement on the need to align the interests of bank executives and shareholders. But how should boards make that happen?

By: Laura Hay
Video | July 17th, 2013

Repositioning the Internal Audit from Good to Strong

Lynn McKenzie, partner with KPMG LLP, reviews what bank boards can do to improve internal audit.

By: Lynn McKenzie
Article | July 3rd, 2013

Parachute Payments: Beware of the Tax Hazards

The IRS doesn’t like “golden parachutes” for public company executives. Here is what to do about the rules.

By: Dave Thornton
Article | June 28th, 2013

10 Best Practices for Audit Committee Members

Serving on the audit committee is one thing. Doing it well is another.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Article | June 26th, 2013

Shareholders Give Banks a Thumbs-Up on Pay

Marc Baranski analyzes say-on-pay votes during the last several years.

By: Marc Baranski
Article | June 24th, 2013

Is Your Compensation Plan Generous Enough?

David Shoemaker and Ken Derks of Equias Alliance discuss nonqualified compensation plans and ways to offset their cost.

By: David Shoemaker, Ken Derks
Article | June 21st, 2013

Expect CEO Pay to Rise in 2013

Moss Adams LLP’s John Hancock explores compensation trends for Western bank CEOs and other bank executives.

By: John Hancock