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Ensuring Your Next Strategic Planning Session is Not B.S. (Boring Stuff)
Is your community bank actively engaged in a formal strategic planning process? If not, it should be. If it is but feels like total B. S., it's time for a change! Strategic planning is a critical...
ESOPs 101
This insightful dive into Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) will explore their strategic role in the banking sector. Participants will gain an understanding of how banks can sponsor ESOPs to...
Estate Planning with Bank Stock
The transfer of bank or bank holding company stock as part of a shareholder's estate planning process can involve several potential regulatory, corporate, and tax issues. Banks and bank holding...
Facing First Amendment Auditors: Who Are They? What Do They Want? How Should You Respond?
First Amendment auditors are individuals who enter city or public property to record your employees, officials, and operations, often under the claim of testing your knowledge of First Amendment...
Family-Owned and Closely-Held Bank Strategies
Many of the community banks in the United States can be considered family or closely held institutions. These institutions have a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This presentation will...
Fraud Awareness Across Generations
As financial scams continue to evolve, raising awareness and equipping individuals with the knowledge to protect themselves is crucial to reducing their risk and preventing financial loss. This...
High-Risk Accounts and Suspicious Activity Reporting Best Practices
Financial institutions face growing regulatory scrutiny when managing high-risk customers. This session explores how to identify these customers, apply effective Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and...
How to Incorporate Your Business Continuity Management (BCM) into Your Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program
Many organizations struggle to transition from a static Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to an effective, ongoing Business Continuity Management (BCM) system. In this introductory course, you will...