Industry #lawyers advise community banks to proactively review past account closures for potential "#debanking" issues, even if they are not the primary focus of current inquiries. https://t.co/9H6Tnt2dPo

The #OCC has proposed rescinding the "Fair Housing Home Loan Data System" #regulation to eliminate reporting requirements that are duplicative of the Home Loan Disclosure Act. Learn more here: https://t.co/Usru8RzPxA @dinsmore_shohl

In an environment defined by immediacy, modern #business owners expect #financial services to fit seamlessly into their daily operations. https://t.co/1WBgKmuWMQ @Fiserv

Members of the Bank Director team attended the 2025 Ole Miss Banking Symposium last week, where our editor-in-chief, Naomi Snyder, moderated an insightful panel discussion. A great event full of important conversations about the future of #banking!

JUST RELEASED: 2026 Bank M&A Survey: Improved Pricing Brings Sellers to the Table – Read now! https://t.co/QVmawFBtj1 @CroweUSA, @LauraAlix

According to expert David Hooper, every #bankboard should discuss M&A, even if the ultimate goal is to affirm the #bank's independence. Learn more here: https://t.co/hbOEBU2U3P

As #FIs generate more #data, detailed data mapping is becoming an increasingly critical component of a successful #technology integration. https://t.co/pqjkPaZvV4

Regulators have mostly focused on big #banks as they undertake #debanking reviews, but community banks should prepare for supervisory questions on the topic. https://t.co/9H6Tnt2dPo

New #OCC guidance clarifies that annual full model validation is no longer a strict requirement for #communitybanks, allowing for a more flexible, risk-based approach https://t.co/Usru8RAnn8 @dinsmore_shohl

In addition to traditional metrics, input from #regulators can be incorporated into the #CEO evaluation process for a more complete assessment. https://t.co/LfZgPHH1Ho @pearlmeyer

To meet new expectations, #financial institutions are reimagining the traditional small business #banking relationship to offer more flexibility & integration. https://t.co/1WBgKmuWMQ @Fiserv

Identifying past #datagaps is the crucial first step for #banks to build a data framework that allows for flexibility in any given situation. https://t.co/MS0ovsPLQK @CstoneAdvisors

The standard for excellence in the #boardroom. Our Bank Director Certification Program equips leaders with a deep understanding of #governance & key industry issues. Learn how to become Bank Director certified here: https://t.co/j4AaO59uWv

This Online Training Series unit delves into the sale process, including soliciting offers by auction & the #board’s duties in any potential sale. Watch now! https://t.co/hbOEBU2U3P

A critical step in the #merger & #acquisitions process is to map out the target's #vendor contracts early to determine which to keep & which to terminate. Learn more here: https://t.co/pqjkPaZvV4

Boards should annually review their #coreprocessing relationship, including #SLA performance, key dates & vendor due diligence, rather than only discussing it at renewal. https://t.co/UesPg4J92W @BallardSpahrLLP

Banks Face Tough Questions on Politicized Debanking – Read now! https://t.co/9H6Tnt2dPo #Debanking #BankStrategy

Beginning in January 2026, the #OCC will eliminate certain mandatory examination activities for community #banks to focus on risk-based supervision tailored to each institution's profile. https://t.co/Usru8RAnn8 @dinsmore_shohl

Effective strategic communication is a critical factor for a #board to consider during its chief executive's performance evaluation. https://t.co/LfZgPHH1Ho @pearlmeyer

While #banks remain a cornerstone for business funding & advice, many small business owners are now seeking more flexibility & integration. https://t.co/1WBgKmuWMQ @Fiserv