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Silicon Valley Bank: Key Takeaways and Questions for Board Risk Oversight
What can we learn from the SVB failure? For banks and non-banks alike, there are key takeaways and questions for the full board and for each committee.
Risk ManagementRisk OversightStrategyFinanceBoard Members and Financially Distressed Companies
If you have made it this far without experiencing the particularly unique ride of being a board member of a financially distressed company, that's fantastic. Whether the current wave of financial distress is your first, or just your latest, there are a number of things you should consider.
RiskFinancePrivate Company GovernanceGovernanceOnline OnlySubsidiary Governance
Every incorporated entity must have a board of directors. However, when the entity is a subsidiary of a parent company with a board, the subsidiary may either have its own board or be governed by the parent board. This installment of NACD's Director FAQ series explores three common scenarios for subsidiary governance and highlights each scenario's key legal issues.
FinanceFinancial OversightGovernanceMember-OnlyDisclosing the Business, Operational, and Financial Impacts of Cyber Risk
In March 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule on cyber-risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure. It is as multifaceted as it sounds, and it would require certain SEC registrants to report material incidents within four business days and to make a number of disclosures pertaining to cybersecurity incidents, protocols, and risk management strategies.
CybersecurityRisk ManagementStrategyFinanceA Design-Led Approach to Profitable Growth
A design-led approach places people at the center of program development and decision-making, invites empathy into the ways in which a company structures its business, and is something boards should be keenly aware of.
StrategyFinanceShareholder EngagementLeadershipFinding Stability and Opportunity Amid Economic Uncertainty
Growth across the global economy is slowing. With the growth rate projected to shrink in 2022 and 2023 by half of what it was in 2021, business conditions have likewise declined. As months go by, projections continue to worsen. Well-known factors could further exacerbate the picture, such as the war in Ukraine, any conflict beyond Ukrainian borders, further escalation of Russian sanctions, and rising food and energy prices as a result of the global crisis.
ESGFinanceNavigating the IPO/Sale Journey
Preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) or a sale can be a complex and challenging process.
FinanceMember-OnlyThe Role & Impact of the Federal Reserve and Corporate Balance Sheet
As board directors assess the current economic conditions and their company's financial outlook, they must understand the Federal Reserve's vital role in shaping the health of our economy. The impact of the banking system's stability and monetary policy and related changes are critical factors to integrate. Prudent balance sheet oversight and management are fundamental not only in the banking industry but also in other sectors. …
Risk ManagementFinanceFireside Chat With Chris Suh
Please join us for a candid and insightful conversation with Chris Suh, executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Visa. Prior to joining the iconic global leader in digital payment technology, Chris served as CFO at Electronic Arts and corporate vice president and CFO of Microsoft’s multi-billion dollar cloud and AI business.
Corporate CultureFinanceAudit Committee Roundtable
This discussion will focus on inflation (and raising interest rates), supply chain, economic uncertainty, changing customer demands, and workforce challenges. We will have a partner from Grant Thornton strategy and transaction group to lead this part of the roundtable.
Audit CommitteeFinanceLiquidity Inflection Points-Private Co.
Generational transfer? Stay the course? Prepare for an exit? Join Davis Wright Tremaine’s partner Heather Wight-Axling and a panel of directors from the NACD Northwest Chapter on Wednesday, November 8, at the Davis Wright Tremaine Seattle office for a detailed discussion about liquidity inflection points for private businesses.
Private CompanyFinanceA Conversation w Patrick Harker, President & CEO, Phila Federal Reserve Bank
Join the NACD Philadelphia and NACD New Jersey chapters virtually for a conversation with Patrick Harker, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Mr. Harker will touch on important director topics related to the national and regional economies, possible future actions from the Fed and their impact on the business and corporate communities. We anticipate time for a Q&A session at the end of this program. …
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