DIRECTOR�S PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TAKEN, THE ROAD AHEAD

scocheo — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Better keep your boardroom seatbelt on

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By Dr. Colin Read, director, Glens Fall National Bank and Trust Co., Glens Fall, N.Y. Doctor Read is an economic consultant and a veteran business university educator.

There has not been a more challenging time in my life than my time as a bank director.

THE FED CAN BRING THE HORSE TO WATER ...

Moderator — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Why Federal Reserve action by itself won't pull up the economy

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By Colin Read, director, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co., $1.7 billion-assets, Glens Falls, NY

These are the most perilous economic times the Federal Reserve has ever faced. It's worth a look back over the Fed's responses over the last few years, to gain [...]

FUNDAMENTALS OF STRESS TESTING FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Moderator — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100

Why directors and trustees should care, and how they should play their part

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By Michelle M. Lucci, CRCM, CAMS, a Risk Management Consultant at Bankers Toolbox, Austin, Texas. The firm provides software solutions to banks. Lucci is a former FDIC examiner dually commissioned in risk management and compliance. She has 25 years experience in financial services. michelle [...]

SELLING YOUR BANK? COVER YOUR TAIL WITH A 'TAIL'

scocheo — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100
Selling, buying, or growing, make sure board and officers suffer no undue exposure

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By Steve Cocheo, executive editor

You can't sell your way out of potential trouble. You can only do your best to protect yourself from liabilities as a bank officer or board member before and after sale or merger of your bank.

Regulatory [...]

HOW BOARDS AND MANAGEMENT CAN WORK BETTER TOGETHER IN TOUGH TIMES

scocheo — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100
Tough times may cause a tug of war. Wouldn't it be better if everyone pulled in the same direction?

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By Jay Brew and Michelle Gula, chief bank strategist and president and CEO, respectively, at m.rae resources, inc., Bethlehem, Penn. This article originally appeared in "The Director's Job" column of the [...]

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