Overview
The FDIC, in partnership with Missouri Bankers Association and Missouri Independent Bankers Association, is pleased to announce the is pleased to announce the 2026 Directors College. This one-day seminar is designed with outside bank directors in mind. The presentations will be delivered by a group of experienced FDIC speakers and subject matter experts and will include up-to-date information on various issues relevant to all bank directors, with an overall theme of risk identification and monitoring. As you finalize your training plans, please consider this unique opportunity to interact with your bank’s regulators and enhance your Board’s experience and knowledge.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for bank directors, significant shareholders, senior officers, new directors and advisory directors.
Schedule
| 8 a.m. |
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Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. |
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Introductions, Economic Update, FDIC Keynote Speaker with Q&A |
| 10:30 a.m. |
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Break
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| 10:45 a.m. |
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Breakout Session 1 |
| 11:45 a.m. |
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Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. |
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Breakout Session 2 |
| 1:45 p.m. |
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Break |
| 2 p.m. |
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Breakout Session 3 |
| 3 p.m. |
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Adjourn |
Breakout Sessions
Accounting
This session will focus on recent accounting updates, reporting requirements for purchased and modified loans, key changes to the annual independent audits and reporting thresholds under Part 363 of the FDIC rules and fegulations, and common themes witnessed from examiner review of current expected credit losses (CECL) methodologies and use of sale-lease back transactions.
Capital Markets
Capital market experts will highlight the importance of strong asset liability management programs at community banks. Topics will include contingency funding plans, model assumptions and the community bank leverage ratio. We also will discuss brokered and reciprocal deposits, as well as CECL for investment securities.
Consumer Protection
Compliance examiners will address recent consumer protection updates. Topics will include the compliance management system, fair lending, unfair or deceptive acts or practices, flood insurance, Community Reinvestment Act and examination and visitation frequency updates.
Cybersecurity/Information Technology
Information technology experts will provide an overview of today’s cyber threat environment and discuss strategies for reducing risk to the bank. Topics will include common types of cyberattacks affecting community banks, case studies of security incidents and operational disruptions in our region, strategies for cyber- and operational resilience and corresponding examination expectations and directorate responsibilities.
Insider Abuse and Fraud Prevention
This session will explain why bank insiders commit fraud and share insights from the latest fraud research. We will share practical tips for preventing insider abuse and review takeaways from several recent bank failures that involved fraud.
Third-Party Relationships
This session will provide an overview of how to effectively manage the risks associated with third-party relationships. We will discuss related regulatory guidance and provide examples of successes and setbacks in managing these risks. We also will provide practical suggestions for how directors can implement and maintain a successful third-party risk framework.
For More Information
Contact the MBA Education Department at 573-636-8151 or email.