Issues : Regulation

Article | September 15th, 2014

Weak Consumer Exams Are Holding Up M&A Deals

Margaret Tahyar, who has advised multiple banks on acquisitions or sales, writes about the current trend where consumer compliance issues are delaying deals.

By: Margaret E. Tahyar
Video | September 2nd, 2014

Assess, Don’t Assume: The Board’s Role in Basel III

Orlando Hanselman of Fiserv shares his thoughts on why the majority of community banks are not ready for the new Basel III standards.

By: Orlando Hanselman
Video | August 7th, 2014

Emerging Regulatory Risks & How to Prepare for Them

Lynn McKenzie of KPMG reviews the latest regulatory trends and how boards can effectively manage these emerging risks.

By: Lynn McKenzie
Article | July 30th, 2014

Six Tips to Safely Sell Add-On Products

Banks and other financial institutions have gotten into trouble for the marketing practices of third-party vendors selling add-on products. Learn how you can help protect your bank.

By: Allen Anderson
Article | June 6th, 2014

Risks Surrounding New Products and Services and Third-Party Vendors

This article describes regulatory guidance on managing the risks of third-party vendors and launching new products.

By: John Geiringer
Article | April 30th, 2014

When The CFPB Is After You: How to Respond to Threatened Enforcement Actions

Covington & Burling LLP attorneys D. Jean Veta, Michael Nonaka and Nikhil Gore offer a roadmap for directors in dealing with CFPB enforcement actions.

By: D. Jean Veta, Michael Nonaka, Nikhil Gore
Article | April 18th, 2014

Silver Lining for Community Banks: Using New Regulations to Your Advantage

Crowe Horwath LLP’s Mike Percy describes the ways banks can use new regulations for strategic advantage.

By: Mike Percy
Article | April 14th, 2014

Stress Testing: Should A Bank Build or Buy?

Trepp’s Matt Anderson writes about factors to consider when deciding to build out or buy a stress testing model.

By: Matt Anderson
Article | March 5th, 2014

Lacker vs. Bernanke: Too Big to Go Away

Bank Director Editor Jack Milligan writes about the behind-the-scene arguments that shaped our nation’s response to the 2008 financial crisis.

By: Jack Milligan, editor-at-large for Bank Director
Article | February 17th, 2014

The Regulatory Agenda and the Board: Five Key Issues

This article gives some practical advice for boards looking to address recent regulatory guidance.

By: Paul Reynolds