Contributor : Rob Azarow
Regulatory Crackdown on Deposit Insurance Misrepresentation
The FDIC and other bank regulators are moving to ensure that the practices of third parties do not threaten the banking industry or its customers.
ESG Disclosure on the Horizon for Financial Institutions
Banks should consider how a potential mandate of environmental, social and governance disclosures would affect other aspects of their overall corporate governance.
How A New Court Decision Could Change Bank M&A
A December 2018 Delaware Supreme Court ruling about a “material adverse effect” could change how some banks approach their next deal.
Dodd-Frank Reform Creates New Strategic Considerations For Community Banks
Here are the questions your bank should be answering with a new regulatory framework in place.
Getting Ready for Proxy Season: Changes to Section 162(m)
Boards should examine executive compensation plans in light of the new tax law.
A Cautionary Tale for Compensation Committee Members
A consent order levied against the director of a small Wisconsin bank reminds committee members to thoroughly execute their duties.
What Recent Deals Say about the Federal Reserve’s Focus on Fair Lending
A review of the latest bank mergers and acquisitions reveals a Federal Reserve focus on fair lending compliance.
It’s Time to Add Legal Analysis to the Due Diligence Process
Banks typically analyze financial issues when valuing a bank before a possible sale or acquisition. But should they be adding legal due diligence to the valuation analysis?
Selling Your Bank? How to Manage the Regulatory Headaches
Arnold & Porter attorneys write about how to make sure your M&A deal is regulator-proof.