Based upon the sad fact that banks and the banking industry are held in historically low esteem, and upon the assumption that failings in bank ... Read More »

In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on March 19th, Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo discussed the 'Application of Enhanced Prudential Standards to Bank Holding Companies.' ... Read More »

Important Notice For Bank Directors View the FDIC Release The Basel III NPR would apply to all insured banks and savings associations, top-tier bank holding companies domiciled ... Read More »

The CFPB is now providing a 'direct line of communication' that will bypass your bank's internal reporting systems.   WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ... Read More »

TESTIMONY OF DAVID BARIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BANK DIRECTORS HEARING BEFORE US SENATE COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS WASHINGTON, D.C. “THE SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT OF 2010, ONE YEAR ... Read More »

September 15, 2011 The Hon. Valerie B. Jarrett Senior Advisor to the President The Hon. Gene B. Sperling Director, National Economic Council The White House Washington, DC 20500 Re: Small Business Lending ... Read More »

TESTIMONY OF DAVID BARIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BANK DIRECTORS BEFORE THE US HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CONSUMER CREDIT NEWNAN, GEORGIA AUGUST 16, 2011 Good morning Chairwoman Capito, ... Read More »

The following letter was sent by the FDIC to AABD in response to the AABD position on board approvals of loans. This letter is in response ... Read More »

On May 11, 2011, David Baris, Executive Director of AABD, submitted a statement for a hearing held by the Capital Markets Subcommittee of the House ... Read More »

AABD has requested FDIC Chairman Bair to permit bank directors to copy or have access to bank documents they need to defend themselves against suits ... Read More »