[PDF] Basics For Bank Directors eBook

Author : Forest E. Myers
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 13,59 MB
Release : 2005-04-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781453768143

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The goal of this book is to provide directors, especially non-management directors who may have little knowledge about banks and their operation, with basic information to help them be intelligent questioners of risk taking and risk management at their institutions. In it, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shares information gained from years of supervisory experience; information that it believes will help directors meet their oversight responsibilities. This volume offers ideas, suggestions, and tools directors can use in guiding their banks.

Author : Forest E. Myers
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,34 MB
Release : 2012-05-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1105810380

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The goal of this book is to provide directors, especially non-management directors who may have little knowledge about banks and their operation, with basic information to help them be intelligent questioners of risk taking and risk management at their institutions. In it, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shares information gained from years of supervisory experience; information that it believes will help directors meet their oversight responsibilities. This volume offers ideas, suggestions, and tools directors can use in guiding their banks.

Author : Catherine A. Ghiglieri
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,14 MB
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1977274943

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The recent bank failures demonstrate a need to get back to the basics of banking. The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors – Back to Basics helps bank directors and management focus on what matters: keeping all aspects of the bank in balance by minimizing concentrations, keeping the risks at bay, and maintaining good liquidity, capital, earnings and credit quality. And all the while keeping a steady hand on the controls of the bank. This book is a concise, fast-paced and indispensable guide providing bank directors and management with practical advice, as well as best practices, to help them face the challenges in the banking industry today and fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. A must read for any new board member, long-time board members or bank executives who want to get back to the basics of sound banking.

Author : Catherine A. Ghiglieri
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 33,18 MB
Release : 2015-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781478763758

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The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors, Revised Edition is written by two former bank regulators and provides bank directors a roadmap for navigating the challenges facing the banking industry today. It is a fast-paced reference guide for understanding the duties and responsibilities of bank directors, including up-to-date information on such topics as Basel III, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, cybersecurity and risk management. This book provides a wealth of insight and best practices gleaned from the authors' many years of regulating banks, and contains practical advice, including how to spot red flags in board reports and when to ask questions of bank management. The book provides background on the history of banking and its regulators, including the FDIC, the Federal Reserve, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and state banking departments. It gives valuable insight into how regulators arrive at bank ratings and what they review during bank examinations. The book outlines how to select directors, the formation of board committees and important policies every bank should have. It also details the duties of bank directors, such as the duty of care, the duty of loyalty and the business judgment rule. When banks encounter difficulties, directors can turn to this book for advice on how to work with regulators and address potential enforcement actions. The book also gives an overview of the important consumer compliance laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Truth in Lending and Fair Lending laws. This is required reading for all new board members or individuals aspiring to become bank directors. It is also a perfect tool for seasoned directors who need a refresher course on banking and corporate governance. About the Authors: Catherine Ghiglieri is the former Texas Banking Commissioner, where she regulated state banks in Texas. Ms. Ghiglieri also spent 18 years at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency re

Author : Jewell Hoover
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 34,5 MB
Release : 2011-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781452088167

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Written by two former bank regulators and co-founders of The Bank Director's College, The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors provides a road map for navigating the challenges facing the financial services industry today. With banks under new scrutiny, it has never been more important for bank leadership to have a concise reference for understanding the rules and regulations dictating the industry. Containing practical examples, along with insights to the "rules of thumb" used by bank regulators, this indispensable guide provides bank directors with the information and knowledge necessary to institute best practices and, ultimately, to perform their fiduciary responsibility both conscientiously and effectively.

Author : Edwin B. Cox
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 29,86 MB
Release : 1986-10-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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The deregulation, increasing regionalization, and keen competition that have characterized the banking industry in recent years have made this a challenging period for bank managers and directors alike. Today, more than ever, directors need a readable, comprehensive reference, not only for their day-to-day responsibilities, but also to guide them through the unprecedented changes that are transforming the financial services industry. The information and insights in The Bank Director's Handbook enable board members to take the active, responsible role that promotes a bank's success.