2012 Directors Certification Program

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FAX REGISTRATION FORM

Now in its tenth year, The Directors Certification Program is the most comprehensive bank director training program offered in California.

Passive internal oversight by the boards of directors across the financial sector was called one of the chief factors in the financial crisis. The Dodd Frank Act has increased the Board's responsibility for overseeing management decisions and protecting shareholder value. An ambitious agenda of government regulation will do little to avoid another crisis if directors are not fully prepared for the challenges the future holds.

The Directors Certification Program was developed as a collaborative effort between the California Bankers Association and the Bankers' Compliance Group, Inc (BCG). It is updated every year to reflect the most recent developments and legislation to include the new risks and responsibilities bank directors are faced with.

The two-session program, delivered on two separate days and available in two locations, covers not only the regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities of bank directors but also board structures and processes, and focuses on what makes boards and directors effective as well what is expected of them by regulators, examiners and shareholders.

To receive certification directors must attend both sessions, either in-person or via CD training.

Location Information

SOUTH - Session 1: March 6, 2012 & Session 2: April 10, 2012
Newport Beach:
Newport Beach Marriott
900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 640-4000

A room block has been arranged with a rate of $159/night and includes complimentary guestroom internet.  Please contact the hotel directly to arrange at (800) 228-9290 by February 14 for Session One and March 20 for Session Two. 

NORTH - Session 1: March 8, 2012 & Session 2: April 12, 2012
Sacramento:
The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-2700 

Audience

The Directors Certification Program is designed for new directors, including directors new to banking, and experienced directors looking for a refresher on core director responsibilities and liabilities.

Registration Fees

Fees are for both sessions, or the CDs from Session One or Session Two

Early Bird Registration (by February 6, 2012)
Member - $1,100
Non-member - $1,300

Regular Registration
Member - $1,190
Non-member - $1,390

Scheduled Speakers

Lead by Mark E. Aldrich, principal of Aldrich Bonnefin & Moore, PLC and founder of the Bankers Compliance Group, the faculty for DCP will include experienced bank directors and former regulators and bank executives:

• Kirk N. Dowdell, CEO, Golden Pacific Bancorp
• Charles D. Kenny, retired CEO, The Private Bank of California and Director, California General Bank and Plaza Bank

Agenda

Continental breakfast & registration 7:30am - 8:30am; general session 8:30am - 3:30pm.  Lunch is provided at noon.
 
SESSION 1 - BOARD STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES
 
Roles and Responsibilities of Directors

• Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities
• New Risks Presented by the Recession
• Duties under New Federal Programs
• What Examiners Expect

Corporate Governance

• Recommended Best Practices
• New Executive Compensation Trends
• The Independence Principle

Board Processes

• Board/Management Relations
• Board Meetings
• Recommended Committees

Shareholder Relations

• Shareholder Meetings and Reports
• Securities Matters
• Insider Trading

 
SESSION 2 – CORPORATE & REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Insider and Affiliate Transactions

• Conflicts of Interest
• Regulation O
• Regulation W

Corporate Powers and Restrictions

• The Changing Face of Financial Services Regulation 
• Permissible Activities
• Indemnification and Insurance

Regulatory Compliance

• New Board Responsibilities
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Annual Review Requirements

Regulatory Exams and Enforcement

• Examination Process
• Enforcement Actions
• Prompt Corrective Action
• Survival Strategies

FAQs

What happens if I miss one of the sessions, can I still get my certification?
Yes, you can.  Audio CDs are available for both sessions.

Are continuing education credits offered for this program?
Yes, they are.  5.5 MCLE or CPA/CPE credit hour are awarded for each session.