Directors Briefing: Audit committees get breathing room — and more judgment calls
As external requirements ease, regulators may look more closely to internal audit as a source of assurance — raising the...
Spotlight: At National Bank of Indianapolis, governance balances tradition and transformation
'We’re a very engaged, active, collegial board who wants to do right by shareholders, employees and the community,'
Director’s Briefing: How a Maryland bank’s CEO is prioritizing strategy and governance
Why deliberately separating CEO and board chair roles is a good idea. And the value of strategic planning ahead of...
Directors Briefing: Millbury National Bank marks 200 years of independence with CEO transition
“Millbury National has always been about serving our community, and that will never change.”
Directors Briefing: At Lewis and Clark Bank, a small, nimble board drives success
'A smaller board forces everybody to be engaged and ensures that everyone is involved in almost every area of the...
Directors Briefing: How a Michigan bank’s 2022 CEO search concluded right at the board of directors table
“I drive what I do at the bank by focusing on creating great leaders."
Directors Briefing: How boards can prepare banks for disasters
A well-crafted plan provides a strategic framework for decision-making and helps institutions recover.
When it’s time to invoke the succession plan
Experiences like Northwest Bank’s are not unprecedented—and sudden death is not the only incident that can rock an organization’s world...
Prepare for investors’ questions on diversity
The focus on racial and ethnic diversity as opposed to gender diversity is accelerating across the board.
Audit committee expectations intensify as assets hit $1 billion
As banks approach two key asset thresholds—$500 million and especially $1 billion — they must begin preparing for new risks...
