Issues : Bank Services
Managing Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Jack Milligan breaks down the steps that bank leadership teams should take to weather the Covid-19 pandemic.
Best Practices for Virtual Board Meetings
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing bank boards to meet virtually, but there are other good reasons to incorporate audio or video meetings into your governance format. Here’s what to keep in mind.
A New Director’s First Year
A knowledgeable, engaged board forms the foundation for a safe, sound and profitable bank. Jack Milligan shares his advice on how new directors should focus their time.
Cybersecurity Practices for the Board
Banks have beefed up their cybersecurity defenses, according to Bank Director’s 2020 Risk Survey. Board oversight should be strengthened as well.
What to Do With Your CECL Delay
CECL takes effect for a number of banks in 2023, a delay announced by FASB in October 2019. Here’s how to make the most of this delay.
The Trouble That Johnny Allison Sees
Home Bancshares CEO Johnny Allison criticizes the shoddy underwriting practices found in today’s commercial loan market.
Tackling M&A as a Board
An exclusive analysis of the results of the 2020 Bank M&A Survey examines how often banks focus on M&A — and what should take place in those discussions.
Best Practices for Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is one of the board’s most basic and vital responsibilities. Find out how to ensure the process produces the results your board wants to achieve.
Exclusive: MVB’s Journey to Create More Shareholder Liquidity
MVB Financial Corp. CEO Larry Mazza lays out how the bank brought in more shareholders, liquidity and growth into its stock.