The Bank Director

The deregulation, increasing regionalization, and keen competition that have characterized the banking industry in recent years have made this a challenging period for bank managers and directors alike. Today, more than ever, directors need a readable, comprehensive reference, not only for their day-to-day responsibilities, but also to guide them through the unprecedented changes that are transforming the financial services industry. The information and insights in The Bank Director's Handbook enable board members to take the active, responsible role that promotes a bank's success.

The goal of this book is to provide directors, especially non-management directors who may have little knowledge about banks and their operation, with basic information to help them be intelligent questioners of risk taking and risk management at their institutions. In it, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shares information gained from years of supervisory experience; information that it believes will help directors meet their oversight responsibilities. This volume offers ideas, suggestions, and tools directors can use in guiding their banks.

Regulatory scrutiny of directors is increasing at the same time that performance standards are rising. More than a review of the legal and regulatory issues that bank management faces, The Bank Director's Handbook is a well-rounded management guide for running a profitable bank.

The role of directors of financial institutions has changed significantly. Subsequent changes in regulation to protect shareholder and public interests have created new challenges for directors. This handbook provides advice from directors and regulators about what directors of financial institutions worldwide need to know to perform their duties.