| A Community Bank Director Advisor | Issue #55 - January 2012 |
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Risk Measurement In all the talk about ERM, scant attention is paid to measuring risk across the enterprise. Doing this in ways that are both accessible and meaningful to community banks will be a challenge, but one that regulators will come to expect…and markets to reward. <read more> 7
Predictions about Financial Reform and its Effect on Community
Banks in 2012 What is the effect financial reform will have on community banks in 2012? This article examines seven developing areas of interest to those at banks with less than $10 billion in assets. <read more> 10
Fundamentals of Strategic Planning Through the financial crisis, strategic planning was limited to month-end financials. As the industry continues to heal, it is really time to rethink the importance of strategic planning. It has also become clear that there are certain principles that determine the success of the strategic plan, and more importantly, the bank. <read more> Western
Independent Banker Magazine Spotlight In the wake of the Great Recession, boards of directors have become subject to additional requirements both formally and informally being imposed by regulators. While I support the premise that boards need to be responsible for their bank, my concerns lie in how that responsibility should be carried out and divided between management and the board. <read more> |
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With
the recovery beginning to pick up steam, it’s essential to
stay ahead of the idea curve and leverage emerging best
practices. For 75 years
WIB has helped community bankers keep up with major industry
trends, issues and innovation – and in 2012 we take this
responsibility more seriously than ever. The