ABA Banking Journal
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Author Archives: Debra Cope
Got Culture? How the Audit Committee Can Help
Connecting the dots between internal audit, legal, human resources and compliance.
Read More »Challenges Facing Bank Boards
A conversation with M&A attorney Rodgin Cohen
Read More »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?
Read More »S. 2155 Improves Treatment of Reciprocal Deposits
Reciprocal deposits can help banks succeed and keep local money working locally.
Read More »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.
Read More »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
Read More »How Proactive Outreach Helps Banks Engage with Activist Shareholders
Simple tips to be prepared when a activist investor shows up.
Read More »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.
Read More »8 Tips for Running a More Efficient Annual Shareholder Meeting
In an industry as diverse as banking, there is no perfect approach to conducting an annual meeting of shareholders. But there is consensus that early and consistent preparation is essential.
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