A Dominant CEO
On May 30, 2023, Heartland Tri-State Bank CEO Shan Hanes allegedly initiated a series of wire transfers, pulling $47 million out of the Elkhart, Kansas-based bank over a matter of weeks.
The Slant
The Slant is Bank Director’s e-newsletter distributed to over 24,000 senior bank executives, directors and thought leaders each week. Each newsletter provides inspirational ideas, new insights and challenging perspectives on the banking industry from experts featured on BankDirector.com.
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An Unwelcome Surprise
New York Community Bancorp surprised investors last week, but not in a good way.
Staying on Top of Generative AI
Attendees at Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired conference last week heard a lot about generative artificial intelligence — how it works, how to use it, the technology’s rapid uptake and potential benefits.
The Supreme Court Goes Fishing
A group of herring fishermen could soon upend the regulatory landscape for banks.
The CFPB Strikes Again
A yearslong effort by the nation’s banks to avoid tougher limits on overdraft fees appears to have failed.
A Return to Normalcy
Like many in the industry, Tom Michaud sees the December decision by the Federal Reserve to pause increases to the federal funds rate as a positive sign.
Explosive M&A?
A lot of people are predicting that bank M&A will improve in 2024. After all, it couldn’t get much worse.
The Core of a Problem
For a long time, banks have been proud of their core deposits, a sign of strong relationships with customers.
Banking’s 2023 Naughty & Nice List
This holiday season, many bankers would love to put a few lumps of coal in the Federal Reserve’s stocking.
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Minimizing Risk in Your Ag Lending Portfolio
The agricultural industry faces unique challenges that can impact your lending decisions. This webinar equips you with the knowledge and strategies to effectively assess and mitigate risk in your ag loan portfolio. This webinar is brought to you by: Agri-Access.
May 7, 2024
Experience FinXTech
Corporate Governance Workshop
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
June 10, 2024
Chicago, IL
Bank Audit & Risk Conference
Bank Director’s annual Bank Audit & Risk Conference surfaces key issues and challenges bank officers and directors must understand to thrive in today’s changing financial services industry. Whether it be data security, emerging technology, fraud, crisis management and/or the effectiveness of internal controls, this conference brings to light issues all bank leaders should know about.
June 10-12, 2024
Chicago, IL
Examining Generational Differences in Banking: …
The banking habits and preferences of Americans continue to evolve. In this webinar, we explore generational differences, with a focus on how community and regional institutions can gain a greater slice of Gen Z and millennial populations that currently bank with large, national brands. You’ll gain insights based on original 2024 research from Apiture and The Harris Poll. This webinar is brought to you by: Apiture.
June 18, 2024
Corporate Governance Workshop
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
September 15, 2024
Nashville, TN
Bank Board Training Forum
The Bank Board Training Forum – now integrated with the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference – provides bank directors, officers and members of the board with the education and training needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.
September 16-17, 2024
Nashville, TN
Acquire or Be Acquired
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives, and business partnerships.
January 26-28, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
Minimizing Risk in Your Ag Lending Portfolio
Corporate Governance Workshop
Chicago, IL
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
June 10, 2024
Bank Audit & Risk Conference
Chicago, IL
Bank Director’s annual Bank Audit & Risk Conference surfaces key issues and challenges bank officers and directors must understand to thrive in today’s changing financial services industry. Whether it be data security, emerging technology, fraud, crisis management and/or the effectiveness of internal controls, this conference brings to light issues all bank leaders should know about.
June 10-12, 2024
Examining Generational Differences in Banking: Capturing Gen Z and Millennials
The banking habits and preferences of Americans continue to evolve. In this webinar, we explore generational differences, with a focus on how community and regional institutions can gain a greater slice of Gen Z and millennial populations that currently bank with large, national brands. You’ll gain insights based on original 2024 research from Apiture and The Harris Poll. This webinar is brought to you by: Apiture.
June 18, 2024
Corporate Governance Workshop
Nashville, TN
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
September 15, 2024
Bank Board Training Forum
Nashville, TN
The Bank Board Training Forum – now integrated with the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference – provides bank directors, officers and members of the board with the education and training needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.
September 16-17, 2024
Acquire or Be Acquired
Phoenix, AZ
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives, and business partnerships.
January 26-28, 2025
Experience FinXTech
Corporate Governance Workshop
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
June 10, 2024
Chicago, IL
Bank Audit & Risk Conference
Bank Director’s annual Bank Audit & Risk Conference surfaces key issues and challenges bank officers and directors must understand to thrive in today’s changing financial services industry. Whether it be data security, emerging technology, fraud, crisis management and/or the effectiveness of internal controls, this conference brings to light issues all bank leaders should know about.
June 10-12, 2024
Chicago, IL
Corporate Governance Workshop
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
September 15, 2024
Nashville, TN
Bank Board Training Forum
The Bank Board Training Forum – now integrated with the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference – provides bank directors, officers and members of the board with the education and training needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.
September 16-17, 2024
Nashville, TN
Acquire or Be Acquired
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives, and business partnerships.
January 26-28, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
Corporate Governance Workshop
Chicago, IL
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
June 10, 2024
Bank Audit & Risk Conference
Chicago, IL
Bank Director’s annual Bank Audit & Risk Conference surfaces key issues and challenges bank officers and directors must understand to thrive in today’s changing financial services industry. Whether it be data security, emerging technology, fraud, crisis management and/or the effectiveness of internal controls, this conference brings to light issues all bank leaders should know about.
June 10-12, 2024
Corporate Governance Workshop
Nashville, TN
The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
September 15, 2024
Bank Board Training Forum
Nashville, TN
The Bank Board Training Forum – now integrated with the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference – provides bank directors, officers and members of the board with the education and training needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.
September 16-17, 2024
Acquire or Be Acquired
Phoenix, AZ
Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives, and business partnerships.
January 26-28, 2025