One of the keys to nominating and electing qualified bank directors is for both the board and prospective director to assure that the prospective director ... Read More »

We know from experience that when the economy is in a recession, banks become more vulnerable to enforcement actions and liability risks along with their ... Read More »

These courses will receive credits to meet your AABD bank director certification requirements and qualify your bank for 15% discounts on your bank's D&O insurance. Click ... Read More »

Bank Director Orientation Before your bank nominated a new director, it probably did not administer a quiz on what the person knew about banking, banking regulation, ... Read More »

MEMORANDUM TO:                 AABD MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FROM:           DAVID BARIS, PRESIDENT AND RICH WHITING                            EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ... Read More »

A January 28, 2016 Wall Street Journal article entitled 'Two-Person Board Panels Live On' questions whether such board committees are effective compared to board committees ... Read More »

Identify your strengths and weaknesses.  Determine what skills and knowledge you need to be a productive member of your board of directors.  Determine what needs ... Read More »

Bank directors face many personal liability risks – much more than other corporate directors. That is why it is essential that they obtain as much protection ... Read More »

Meet your bank director certification requirements and save on D&O insurance. AABD awards hours toward meeting their certification requirements to those members who attend these programs. ... Read More »

In speech delivered to the National Bankers Association on October 1st, OCC Comptroller Tom Curry emphasized the importance of strategic planning.  Although his remarks were ... Read More »