Contributor : Jack Milligan
Will Iran Target U.S. Banks?
Federal banking regulators seem to believe that U.S. financial institutions could be targets of reprisal following the death of its top general in a drone attack last month.
Bank Performance in 2020? Meh…
The banks that could fare best in 2020 are ones with buffers against volatility, not the ones who ride it.
Why Board Culture Matters
A board is essentially a social entity whose culture is a reflection of its purpose and composition.
When Volcker Beat Inflation
Inflation is a foreign concept to most Americans today. They have Paul Volcker to thank for that.
Making Diversity Happen
Aspiring to increase diversity and actually achieving it are two different things.
Beware the Shadow Banks
Credit quality is still pristine, but some fear that nonbank lenders are taking too much risk.
The Case for Appointing an Independent Chair
Bankers can learn a lesson from Boeing’s recent decision to split the role of chairman and CEO.
Why the Compensation Committee Matters So Much Right Now
The rise in the importance of the compensation committee is one of the most significant developments in bank governance since the financial crisis.
Unit 1: Role of the Board
In this updated Online Training Series video, Bank Director’s Jack Milligan describes the duties and attributes of an effective board.
The Powerful Force Driving Bank Consolidation
There were 11,971 U.S. banks and thrifts in 1995. Today there are 5,362. And the direction of one critical metric suggests that we may still have too many.