Committees

Article | February 29th, 2012

The Movement to Redefine Compensation, Cost and Control in the Era of Consolidation

Don’t execute a merger without fully understanding the compensation plans you’re inheriting, says Meyer-Chatfield Compensation Advisors.

By: Meyer-Chatfield Compensation Advisors
Video | February 20th, 2012

Lending in an Uncertain Economic Environment

Joe Evans, Chairman and CEO of State Bank Financial Corp out of Atlanta, shares his lending strategy in a weak economy and tumultuous real estate market in Georgia.

By: Bank Director Staff Writer
Article | February 15th, 2012

Looking Beyond the CEO: How Well Does Your Board Evaluate High Potentials?

Directors need to take a far more active oversight role in overall management succession, not just in CEO succession. The question is: how?

By: Jack O'Kelley
Article | February 13th, 2012

Part 3: Best Practices for Bank Boards

This is the third part in a series of articles by Jim McAplin of Bryan Cave LLP on the 10 best practices for bank boards.

By: Jim McAlpin
Article | January 20th, 2012

Managing the Board and CEO Relationship During Times of Stress

Whether your bank board is currently experiencing some form of board level conflict or stress as a result of the recent credit crisis, or if it is one of the few boards free of it for the time being, this article will guide you through various tactics for resolving disputes.

By: Christopher Zinski, Stephen G. Morrissette
Article | December 16th, 2011

Structuring Director Pay: How Other Banks Do It

Grant Thornton LLP looks at median bank director pay packages in the face of increased regulation and workloads.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Article | December 9th, 2011

Trends in CEO Pay: Work Now, Get Paid Later

The financial crisis has vastly changed the way banks pay their chief executives. Even with long-term restricted stock and smaller salary increases, pay is on the way up.

By: Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief at Bank Director
Article | December 7th, 2011

New Compensation Rules and Their Impact on Small Banks

The requirements of Section 956 are applicable to financial institutions over $1 billion in assets, but some key provisions may serve as guidance for best practices for smaller banks.

By: Mark Sollenberger
Article | December 5th, 2011

2011 Shareholder Voting Trends – Preparing for 2012 Say on Pay

Shareholder advisory votes on pay packages were mandated with little notice for the 2011 proxy season, leaving limited resources and time to prepare. But it's not too late to get a positive say-on-pay result in 2012.

By: Pearl Meyer & Partners
Article | December 2nd, 2011

Part 2: Best Practices for Bank Boards

This is the second in a series of articles by Jim McAplin of Bryan Cave LLP on the 10 best practices for bank boards.

By: Jim McAlpin