Conferences & Education
Hot Topic Webinars
AFFORDABLE TRAINING
NO TRAVEL COSTS OR TIME
FROM THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR BANK!
Join us for presentations and a Q&A session on hot industry topics for independent bankers. These webinars provide you with a cost-effective way to keep abreast of industry trends without taking time away from the office. Each webinar will focus on new strategies, technologies or best practices to help move your bank forward.
Registration is limited to bankers only. Your webinar link, pass code, audio instructions and handouts will be emailed to you. Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our office by email, info@wib.org, or by phone, (415) 352-2323.
May 29: Lending/Credit
Presenters: Nicholas Drader, Mark Northrup &
Steven Miller, Attorneys & Shareholders, Graham & Dunn PC
START TIME: 10 AM Pacific Time
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The current economy presents challenges for any lender, and particularly for independent banks. Loan defaults are on the rise and loan losses are up. Meanwhile, the banking industry's return on assets has hit its worst level in over 15 years. But there are things you can do to weather the storm. This webinar will help you prepare your bank for the rough weather ahead, and will include discussions of current lending conditions and the outlook, with an emphasis on trends in real estate in the West. We'll talk about top tips for review of your loan portfolio so you can take corrective action before loans go bad; the blessings and bane of borrower bankruptcies (why lenders in troubled times shouldn't necessarily fear bankruptcy filings); and workouts and trends in lender liability lawsuits, including a discussion of managing the brave new world of "electronic discovery" in the bank litigation context.
June 10: Regulatory Hot Spots: Results of the WIB Survey NEW DATE!
Presenters: Kevin Watson, President, AuditOne
START TIME: 10 AM Pacific Time
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Banks face a daunting challenge complying with the shifting sands of the regulatory environment. New requirements and responsibilities, legal and rule changes, and the fluctuating focus of examinations and examiners all add up to complicate the bank's risk management process. Sticking one's head in these shifting sands is certainly not an option, so how does a bank cut through the confusion to comply with what's really necessary?
We will cover the regulatory hot spots that banks must focus on and comply with based on a survey of current examination reports and real world internal auditing field work. Regulatory hot spot trends, current examination focal points, and new compliance directions will be discussed along with risk management steps banks should take to prepare for upcoming examinations. Attendees will learn how to cost-effectively comply with regulatory uncertainty by taking a risk-based approach to regulatory compliance.
August 26: Technology NEW DATE!
Presenters: Ruth Razook, CEO, RLR Management
Consulting
START TIME: 10 AM Pacific Time
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How do you know what technology solutions you should be looking at and why? How do you know if they are best solution(s) for your bank? What questions should you be asking and why? How do you know the price is right? Can you protect yourself? Do you have a "cut your losses clause?" We will discuss what every banker needs to know about selecting the right technology, at the right price, with the best contract.
December 8: Regulatory Updates
Presenters: Senior Bank Examiners from FDIC, California; DFI and San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank
START TIME: 10 AM Pacific Time
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This webinar, presented by a panel of seasoned bank examinations specialists will provide an overview of regulatory changes implemented in 2008, as well as proposed and pending regulations for the coming year and how they may impact the way you do business.
Registration Fees:
Must be paid by credit card only.
| Webinar Only | |
| Member Bank Early | $125 |
| Nonmember Bank (Early & Additional registrations) | $225 |
| De Novo Member Bank Early | $95 |
| Member Bank Late (3 days prior to webinar) | $150 |
| Nonmember Bank Late (3 days prior to webinar) | $275 |
| De Novo Member Bank Late (3 days prior to webinar) | $125 |
| Additional Attendees (Member Bank & De Novo Bank Member) | $75 |
| Webinar & Playback File | |
| Member Bank | $175 |
| De Novo Bank Member | $135 |
| Nonmember Bank | $300 |
| Playback File Only | |
| Member & De Novo Member Bank | $100 |
| Nonmember Bank | $200 |
| Cancellation Fee (3 days or more prior to webinar) | $50 |
Cancellation Policy:
We regret that cancellations received 2 days or less from the webinar date will not receive a refund.
Audio Only:
If you are interested in our audio only feature, please contact Angelica Rodriguez at angelica@wib.org or call (415) 352-2323.