October 1, 2011

Director Liability: FDIC Litigation Summary

The AABD has posted documents for the following lawsuits brought by the FDIC against officers and directors as receiver for failed banks. AABD is opposed to ... Read More »

September 15, 2011

Small Business Lending Fund Letter to White House

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 »

September 15, 2011

November 10-12, 2011: Annual Bank Directors Conference

Hosted By: American Association of Bank Directors Western Independent Bankers Association Understanding your increased responsibilities as a bank director is only half the battle. The other half is ... Read More »

September 10, 2011

November 8-9, 2011: Bank Executive & Board Compensation Conference

Bank Director Magazine presents the Seventh Annual Bank Executive & Board Compensation Conference November 8-9, 2011 at the JW Marriott Chicago. This two-day conference will focus on CEO ... Read More »

August 16, 2011

Congressional Testimony: Bank Examinations Create “Unbridled Banking Agency Power”

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 »

August 1, 2011

FDIC Letter on Board Loan Approvals

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 »

July 8, 2011

GAO Capital Study Required by Dodd-Frank

AABD Letter submitted to GAO Read More »

July 1, 2011

2012 AABD Advocacy Agenda

Report on FDIC suits against outside directors of failed banks.  This is a report prepared by AABD recommending reforms and clarifications for the FDIC’s program to ... Read More »

June 14, 2011

Article: Approving Loans is a Risky Role for Bank Directors

The following article by David Baris appeared in American Banker on June 14, 2011. Read More »

June 1, 2011

What Really Is Expected of Me? (The Role of the Community Bank Director)

This half-day training program defines the role of the community bank director and explores the skills and knowledge required of an effective director and the ... Read More »