July 22, 2015

AABD Interim Report on Bank Agency Ombudsman Legislation

For several years, AABD has advocated for an independent Ombudsman office in FFIEC with decision-making powers and the authority to investigate appeals of examination findings and ... Read More »

July 22, 2015

2015 AABD Bank Director Compensation Survey Sponsored by Compensation Advisors Available Now

The Survey gathered information on annual retainers, meeting fees, equity compensation, benefits, and deferred compensation plans. Read More »

May 18, 2015

FDIC Chairman Speaks at AABD-SNL Bank Director Summit

On May 12, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg delivered remarks at the American Association of Bank Directors (AABD)-SNL Bank Director Summit. Gruenberg discussed, among other things, ... Read More »

May 18, 2015

AABD-SNL Bank Director Summit a Success

The May 12-13 Bank Director Summit produced extraordinary presentations and extraordinary dialogue between bank director attendees and the presenters.  In the coming weeks, AABD will ... Read More »

April 22, 2015

Register Now for AABD-SNL Bank Director Summit! (May 12-13, 2015)

Time is Running Out!!!  Register Now for AABD-SNL Bank Director Summit! (May 12-13, 2015) Featuring keynote speaker Martin J. Gruenberg, FDIC Chairman The American Association of Bank ... Read More »

April 2, 2015

FDIC Responds to AABD Brief in FDIC Suit Against Directors of Failed Bank

As reported here on February 9th, the AABD filed a brief jointly earlier this year with ICBA and The Clearing House with the U.S. Court ... Read More »

April 2, 2015

Federal Bank Regulators Increase Engagement with Bank Directors

The Wall Street Journal reports that the agencies meet and communicate more frequently with individual outside board members, bypassing the CEO and other senior management. Click ... Read More »

March 26, 2015

Fed Supports Some Reg Relief for Community Banks

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 »

March 20, 2015

Take Our Bank Director Compensation Survey

Members of the American Association of Bank Directors and others often ask us for peer group information relating to bank director compensation. This Survey is designed ... Read More »

March 9, 2015

March 17, 18, or 19: Virginia Bank Director Symposium – Baris Speaking at VACB and VBA-sponsored Event

Help meet your credit requirements for AABD’s Bank Director Certification Program! Click here to view the event brochure.   Read More »