These are some of the most challenging times the U.S. banking industry has ever faced. High unemployment, poor loan demand, continued bank failures, and unprecedented demands for capital have challenged the leadership capabilities of bank CEOs and their boards of directors all across the country. And the strong likelihood that the U.S. Congress will pass the most sweeping financial reform legislation since the 1930s will only make the job of guiding a financial institution even tougher.

As the two leading education and content providers for the financial services industry, Bank Director magazine and SourceMedia’s banking flagship publication, American Banker, have again joined to present the 2nd annual America’s Bank Board Symposium.

The topics on this year’s agenda — strategic planning, risk oversight, increased transparency, regulatory upheaval, management succession, shareholder activism, increasing profitability — span the range of critical issues bank boards face. The symposium’s mix of panels, breakouts, and peer groups are tailored to provide you the knowledge you need to develop, implement, and monitor sound strategies for your institution.

Don’t miss the chance to hear from CEOs and board members, leaders who are guiding some of the industry’s strongest institutions. Now is the time to excel and become a more effective director to lead your bank. Make your reservations to join us September 28-29 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas. Your community and shareholders will thank you!

TK Kerstetter
President
Board Member Inc./ Bank Director magazine

Richard Melville
Group Editorial Director
SourceMedia/ American Banker