Bank Director

07/29/2026

With the right in place, community banks can deliver more capital to the small businesses driving their local economies while strengthening customer relationships.
https://www.bankdirector.com/article/how-community-banks-can-win-the-small-business-lending-race/

07/29/2026

Bank Director's newly released 2026 Governance Best Practices Survey found that 24% of banks use AI in peer .

For more results & key findings, view the full survey report here:
https://www.bankdirector.com/article/2026-governance-best-practices-survey-ma-artificial-intelligence-drive-boardroom-change/

07/28/2026

Hosted by Bank Director & Mutuals Matter, the Mutual Board Summit provides mutual bank leaders with the latest & most critical & training needed to succeed in the modern era of the industry.

Register today to reserve your spot in Boston!
https://www.bankdirector.com/event/mutual-board-summit/register/

07/28/2026

It's almost time for the last webinar of !

Register now to join Bank Director's Bill Herrell & Emily McCormick today as they discuss how boards can craft productive discussions, identify key success factors & monitor progress so their institution stays on the right path.
https://vimeo.com/event/5854920/register

07/28/2026

Bank Director’s 2026 Best Practices Survey is live!

Emily McCormick, vice president of editorial & , shares key insights in this newly released video overview on the survey's results.

Explore the full report here:
https://www.bankdirector.com/article/2026-governance-best-practices-survey-ma-artificial-intelligence-drive-boardroom-change/

07/28/2026

The SBA Just Opened a $10 Million Window

The agency doubled the amount companies can borrow under its 7(a) & 504 programs. Banks need to proactively figure out which customers can benefit from this change. https://www.bankdirector.com/article/the-sba-just-opened-a-10-million-window/ RelPro

The agency doubled the amount companies can borrow under its 7(a) and 504 programs. Banks need to proactively figure out which customers can benefit from this change.

07/27/2026

Bank Board Forum is officially under 2 months away! Register today to experience an exciting few days in Austin, TX filled with expert-led panels, peer discussions & strategy development for a successful future.
https://www.bankdirector.com/event/bank-board-forum-2026/register/

07/27/2026

Just released! The 2026 Best Practices Survey: M&A, Artificial Intelligence Drive Boardroom Change.

Bank Director’s latest survey finds boards adding new & rethinking policies & oversight.
https://www.bankdirector.com/article/2026-governance-best-practices-survey-ma-artificial-intelligence-drive-boardroom-change/

Bank Director’s 2026 Governance Best Practices Survey finds boards adding new skills and rethinking policies and oversight.

07/24/2026

Consolidation, improved industry performance & a competitive environment for could all be driving higher bonuses.
https://www.bankdirector.com/article/whats-behind-the-rise-in-ceo-bonuses/

07/23/2026

Effective bank leadership begins with a strong board & the board should have a solid governance process in place to ensure it spends its time & resources wisely. In this video, Emily McCormick, Bank Director’s vice president of editorial & research, reviews some essential practices for solid board governance, including the board agenda, meeting minutes & committee structure. She also shares practices that can enhance deliberations & what regulators have to say about certain governance matters.
https://www.bankdirector.com/article/fundamentals-of-a-sound-governance-process/