February 5, 2016

North Carolina Bankers Association’s Bank Directors Assembly March 7-8, 2016

AABD is a sponsor of the North Carolina Bankers Association's excellent, long-standing program designed for bank directors. The program brochure can be found here. Out ... Read More »

February 4, 2016

Banking Agencies Can Do More to Lessen Regulatory Burdens on Bank Directors

AABD has again asked the federal banking agencies to review regulatory guidance imposing management responsibilities and huge burdens on bank directors. These burdens distract directors from ... Read More »

February 1, 2016

It’s that time of year: Decide what formal training you need as a bank director

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 »

January 28, 2016

FDIC & OCC Reduce Exam Burden

On January 21st, both the OCC and FDIC announced approval of an interim final rule that allows well-managed community banks and thrifts with less than $1 ... Read More »

January 20, 2016

2016 Course List for AABD’s Institute for Bank Director Education – Certification Credits Available!

Our 2016 course list for our Bank Director Certification Program is now available! Meet your bank director certification requirements and save on D&O insurance. AABD awards hours ... Read More »

January 7, 2016

A Bank Director’s Best Friend

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 »

January 7, 2016

Maryland Statute Falls Short on Protecting Bank Directors

AABD’s recent review of state statutes identified Maryland as one state that has carved out a huge exception to the application of the exculpatory clause ... Read More »

January 7, 2016

CRE Lending in Spotlight Again

Full Court Press on CRE Lending. All the federal banking agencies ended 2015 by joining the OCC in reinforcing the message that commercial real estate (CRE) ... Read More »

December 22, 2015

Webinar Recording Now Available: Knowing and Controlling Your Bank’s Cyber Security Risks and Insuring for Them – A Bank Director Perspective

On November 4, 2015 AABD hosted a webinar with Michael Whitbeck, Vice President of Underwriting for AABD sponsor AmTrust North America. Moderated by BuckleySandler LLP ... Read More »

December 16, 2015

OCC Cautions Bank Directors on Increasing Credit Risk

Bolstering its recent warnings concerning the easing of credit underwriting standards by national banks and federal savings associations, the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) released ... Read More »