Contributor : Emily McCormick

Bank Services
Article | September 14th, 2023

Two Distinct Duties: Holding Company vs. Bank Boards

A holding company allows a bank to pursue different strategic avenues, but the two boards have different roles and responsibilities.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
BD Article
Article | August 7th, 2023

Shaking Up Board Deliberations

What’s the right level of boardroom turnover?

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Podcast | July 10th, 2023

A Regulator Looks Back

Julie Stackhouse shares lessons on leadership and bank crises.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Bank Services
Video | June 22nd, 2023

Technology and the Board

This Online Training Series video, available exclusively for Bank Services Program members, provides an overview of bank directors’ responsibilities around an institution’s use of technology, including strategic initiatives and resource allocation.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
BD Article
Article | May 15th, 2023

What Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Means for Incentive Compensation

The bank paid senior executives millions the day it failed.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Podcast | May 8th, 2023

An Outsider’s Perspective on Banking

Laura Merling shares how she’s driving change at Arvest Bank.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Article | April 17th, 2023

Boardroom Battle

Divisions at Republic First Bancorp threatened to tear the bank apart.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Article | April 6th, 2023

Bank Failures Reveal Stress Testing Gaps

How can banks strengthen stress testing?

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Bank Services
Article | March 9th, 2023

How One Bank Transformed Its Board & Shareholder Base in 6 Years

Jackson McConnell’s family has held a majority stake in Pinnacle Financial Corp. for decades. Now, he’s positioning the bank to control its own destiny.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director
Article | February 6th, 2023

Don’t Let Fear of Missing Out Guide Tech Due Diligence

Take time when assessing tech targets.

By: Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & research for Bank Director