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On Demand Webinars: Hot Topic

Need to get up-to-speed or up-to-date on a timely industry topic?  

WIB On Demand offers webinar playback files of our best, most timely past webinars. Split into four categories, you will find Director, Hot Topic, De Novo and WIB-Endorsed VIP complimentary webinars addressing topics at the heart of independent banking.

Also, be sure to check out our current Director, Hot Topic and WIB-endorsed VIP complimentary webinars.

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Dealing with Troubled Assets – There are Options

Learning the latest techniques for managing your troubled assets portfolio – learn best practices and what you can do to minimize your losses and increase recoveries. WIB is offering a series of webinars for bankers looking for assistance in managing their troubled asset portfolio. You will hear from industry experts on issues pertaining to regulatory tips and solutions and managing and resolving troubled loans. 

You can purchase each webinar separately, or purchase all 3 now and save $50. 

Get-Ready Guide – Financial Prep List For Bank Exams
Presented by: Chris Bledsoe, CEO and co-founder, Banker’s Dashboard 

Managing and Enforcing Distressed Real Estate Loans: The Top 10 Issues You Need to Know
Presented by: Tony Toranto with Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP

The Benefits of Receivership
Presented by: William Hoffman, CEO, Trigild, Inc.

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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS: HOT TOPIC FOCUS

Clear and Present Danger: The Impact of Cybercriminals on the Future of Technology | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Joan Pepin, Director of Research, SecureWorks’ Counter Threat Unit (CTU)
Webinar date: July 27, 2010

The explosive popularity of emerging technologies and trends such as cloud computing has created a rich foundation for new and successful cyber attacks. This presentation explores vulnerability and malware trends - those of today and those on the horizon - and the clever ways cybercriminals are taking advantage of the future of technology. We’ll highlight lessons learned from headline-making cyber attacks, and what you need to think about to help secure the technology of tomorrow.


Financial Reform Bill – How it Impacts Community Banking | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Joseph T. Lynyak III, Partner, and D. Edward Wilson, Partner, Venable LLP
Webinar date: July 8, 2010

After marathon sessions of debate, the House and Senate have come to a compromise and agreed on the provision of the Financial Reform Bill. Although the bill is not expected to be signed until mid-July, how the reform will impact community banks is critical. This 90-minute webinar focuses exclusively on the issues likely contained in the Bill and how they impact community banks. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Washington insiders and counsel from a top-100 national law firm.


Regulatory Round-Up | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Pamela J. Perdue, CRCM, Director of Compliance Services, My Compliance Info
Webinar date: June 10, 2010

Head swimming with new requirements?! Need reliable answers?  Just what you need to be up-to-speed, these webinars will cover the changing regulatory landscape during each quarter for 2010, and what's coming in the next quarter! Learn what you must do and when as we update you on the status of various legislation affecting banks. Our presenter will break it down and update you on key regulations affecting your commercial banks’ deposits and loans.


Heightened Enforcement Activity: Weathering the Storm | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Thomas G. Reddy, Partner, and Maureen A. Young, Partner, with Bingham McCutchen LLP
Webinar date: April 20, 2010

Discussions include trends in current enforcement activity, the types of actions being brought and their respective consequences, and the typical corrective actions required.  The speakers address what banks can do to avoid being placed under an enforcement action, some differences among the regulatory agencies in approaching enforcement actions, and what actions banks should take if they are informed that an action will be imposed.  


Understanding A New Component Of Risk Management – Assessing The Sustainability Of The Income Statement | Download Complimentary Playback

Presented by: Rich Weissman, President & CEO, DMA
Webinar date: February 9, 2010

If we learned anything from the current financial crisis, it is that we need to address risk in new ways. For years, financial institutions have been managing for Credit Risk and ALM Risk. Yet, few have taken the steps necessary to measure and manage the third critical component of financial risk management – “Profit Risk”.  


Two-for-One Webinar: Financial Services Reform & Interest Rate Restrictions | Download Complimentary Playback

Presented by: Joe Lynyak, Partner, Venable with D. Edward Wilson, Partner, Venable
Webinar date: January 28, 2010

As we kick off the New Year, WIB is offering two comprehensive topics on one webinar.  Not only will you learn of the latest from our industry experts on what’s going on in Washington , we’ll also dive into understanding and complying with FIL No. 62-2009 and what it means for community banks.


Prudent Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Dan Wheeler, Senior Counsel; Neil Rubenstein, Partner, Buchalter Nemer
Webinar date: January 26, 2010

The regulators are worried and concerned that CRE is the next bubble to burst. The buildup of troubled CRE loans threatens to severely depress bank capital and some banks viability. In response to these concerns, the regulators issued their October 30th policy statement (FIL-61) on prudent commercial real estate loan workouts.


Looking for Increased Performance & Profitability? Optimize Your Branches! | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Kevin J. Blair, President/CEO, NewGround
Webinar date: November 11, 2009

Learn how optimizing your existing branch network will increase overall bank performance and efficiencies.  We will show you how to develop and deploy strategies that will enable maximum performance and increase profitability. You will walk away with solutions you can implement within your branches that will have lasting impact on branch performance and the bank’s bottom line.


The Benefits of Receivership | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: William Hoffman, CEO, Trigild, Inc.
Webinar date: October 13, 2009

This webinar will discuss lender strategies, challenges, timing issues and the pros and cons of using a receiver. In addition, it will focus on lender concerns about no equity assets which generate little or no income and the real cost to the lender to gain possession and control of these properties through receivership and bankruptcy.


Managing and Enforcing Distressed Real Estate Loans: The Top 10 Issues You Need to Know | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Tony Toranto, Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP
Webinar date: September 29, 2009

Banks with troubled loan portfolios used to be the exception, but all too often the exception has now become the rule. Many community bankers are not fully up-to-speed on how to best identify and manage this growing asset class. If you have questions, our legal expert has the answers. 


Making Sense of Liquidity in Troubled Times | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Karl Nelson, President  & CEO, KPN Consulting
Webinar date: September 21, 2009

Join Karl Nelson, CEO of KPN Consulting, as he discusses what banks are doing to enhance both their core deposit and their wholesale funding strategies. This session will provides important takeaways such as a CFP, a sample wholesale funding report, a retail deposit model, and a review of pricing in the various wholesale and retail arenas. 

Please Note: First three minutes of presentation are audio only.


Get-Ready Guide: Financial Prep List For Bank Exams | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Chris Bledsoe, CEO and co-founder, Banker’s Dashboard
Webinar date: September 15, 2009

Will you be ready with the right information for your next federal and state exams? We've compiled a Bank Exam Financial Prep List specifying those additional items that examiners ask for. Learn how you can be better prepared for examiners and more effectively communicate with them once they arrive.


The New Guidance on Remote Deposit Capture – What Does it Say and How Does it Impact the Bank | Download Complimentary Playback

Presented by: Ruth Razook, CEO, RLR Management Consulting
Webinar date: February 17, 2009

The long awaited guidance on Remote Deposit Capture has been issued! In this webinar, we walk through the guidance to determine what has changed and how the changes impact the way you do business! This webinar addresses key questions.


Setting the Stage – Best Practices in Real Estate Loan Workouts | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Pat Trendacosta, Partner, Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C.; Robert Richley, President, Douglas Wilson Companies; Michael Gerald Fletcher, Partner, Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C.
Webinar date: January 22, 2009

The number of curve balls that can be thrown at lenders can be endless.  This interactive real-life case scenario, featuring top-notch workout and bankruptcy attorneys as well as a seasoned real estate consultant will address key factors and decisions every lender needs to know in today’s environment.  


Fair Value Accounting and Impairment: The Good…The Bad…The Ugly | Download Complimentary Playback

Presented by: Larry Raber, Partner with Mike Wengel, SVP, Perry-Smith LLP
Webinar date: January 12, 2009

Fair value accounting has been blamed for causing bank failures and losses, but is that really the problem? We examine critical issues you face in evaluating possible impairment of your investment and loan portfolios for year end, including an assessment of processes and methodologies.


The New Treasury Plan – What Does it Mean for Community Banking? | Download Complimentary Playback

Presented by: Joseph T. Lynyak, Partner with D. Edward Wilson, Partner, Venable LLP
Webinar date: November 3, 2008

Hear a detailed overview of the Act, application process, types of investment that can be utilized, how the auction process of selling assets to the Treasury will work as well as the pro’s and con’s of your involvement in the plan.


Lending/Credit | Purchase Playback File

Presented by: Nicholas D. Drader, Mark D. Northrup & Steven A. Miller, Graham & Dunn PC
Webinar date: July 15, 2008

Real estate lending conditions and outlook focused on trends in the West, tips for loan portfolio review and pre-emptive action, borrower bankruptcies, why lenders shouldn't necessarily fear bankruptcy filings and workouts, lender liability lawsuit trends; and managing "electronic discovery" in the bank litigation.