As CECL Looms, Prepare for Board Discussions
Loan committees and chairs should be positioned to play a role to facilitate discussions about the new loan loss accounting standard.
Author Debra Cope
Debra Cope
Debra Cope is editor-in-chief of ABA Banking Journal Directors Briefing.
Regulatory, Investor Expectations Elevate Compensation Committee Role
A free excerpt from ABA Banking Journal Directors Briefing.
Got Culture? How the Audit Committee Can Help
Connecting the dots between internal audit, legal, human resources and compliance.
Challenges Facing Bank Boards
A conversation with M&A attorney Rodgin Cohen
Known Risk Indicators Enrich Quality of AML Board Reports
How can bank directors equip themselves when it comes to approving programs and policies for financial crimes?
S. 2155 Improves Treatment of Reciprocal Deposits
Reciprocal deposits can help banks succeed and keep local money working locally.
After Tax Reform, Banks Are Doing the Math on S-Corps
Banks may need to reassess whether being treated as a corporation or a pass-through is more advantageous.
Eager or Not, Every Board Needs an M&A Strategy
Even the most independent-minded bank needs a framework its board can use to evaluate potential transactions
How Proactive Outreach Helps Banks Engage with Activist Shareholders
Simple tips to be prepared when a activist investor shows up.
New Directors Can Benefit from Purposeful Onboarding
New directors don’t come on board every day. When they do, equipping them to be effective as quickly as possible can yield positive results for banks.