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“Capital Preservation 2010 - Essential steps to get you there...Essential steps to keep you there.” Halfway through 2010 and the message is clear: Regulators, investors and directors are demanding better oversight and restoration of high standards for asset quality, capital and other components critical to a strong and stable organization. Taking the essential steps today can lead to long-term viability in this permanently altered and rapidly evolving environment. We will share timely insights from a diverse client and regulatory relationship base.
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“Acquiring a Failed Bank” This webinar has been developed from a successful presentation at the Acquired or Be Acquired Annual Conference sponsored by Bank Director Magazine in January. Webinar participants will receive valuable information about targeting prospective bank failures, organizing your due diligence management team, understanding the financial impact on your bank in the event of a successful bid, dealing with the FDIC before and after a transaction, and post-closing reporting and documentation.
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“Acquisition Opportunities for Failed Bank Franchises and Assets”, presented at the 2010 Acquired or Be Acquired Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, sponsored by Bank Director Magazine.
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“Preparing for your next Regulatory Examination” This webinar provides valuable guidance and suggestions for preparing for your bank's next examination. Based on actual feedback from bankers and regulators, the presentation offers insights into developing your own strategies for stress testing loans AND liquidity. Stress testing results are then discussed in the context of designing profit improvement strategies, capital planning contingencies and risk management approaches. This fast-paced program is suitable for your entire management team and board of directors.
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“Surviving the Storm -Community Bank Success Strategies in a Restructured Industry” was presented during the 2009 Annual Convention of the Independent Bankers Association of New York State by Richard F. Maroney, Managing Director of Austin Associates. His presentation encompassed developing overall survival strategies for community banks in a more highly regulated and economically challenging environment. Also discussed were: preservation strategies—ensuring the retention of your franchise value. opportunistic strategies—how community banks can seize opportunities in a newly structured financial services industry; and disciplined strategies—managing your balance sheet and pricing services to be more competitive in the New World of Banking.
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“How to Plan Strategically in Today’s New World of Banking” was presented during the Community Bankers Association of Ohio 2009 Annual Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. R. Hal Nichols, chairman of Austin Associates, discussed the conditions that compel community banks to consider alternative planning perspectives, strategies and emphases. He provides insightful analyses into new paradigms for community bank CEO’s and directors that may enable them to address dramatic shifts in bank earnings, asset quality, franchise values, risk management and regulatory oversight, among other pertinent topics. The presentation also includes specific strategies and planning checklist items to assist community banks with designing effective internal planning processes.
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Will your risk management program pass the Casabalnca Test?, presented at the 2009 Bank Director Magazine Bank Audit Committee Conference
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Community Banking: Unique Opportunities - Operating Insurance Subsidiary BOLI Holdings Assessment
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