FDIC Director's College

Description

The FDIC, in partnership with CBI and IBA,  is pleased to announce the 2026 Directors’ College. This one-day seminar is designed with bank directors in mind. The presentations will be delivered by a group of FDIC subject matter experts and will include up-to-date information on issues relevant to all bank directors. 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. We look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda

8:00 – 9:00am                  Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 10:30am                Introductions, Economic Update, FDIC Keynote Speaker with Q&A

10:30 – 10:45am              Break

10:45 – 11:45am              Breakout Session 1 

11:45 – 12:45pm              Lunch

12:45 – 1:45pm                Breakout Session 2 

1:45 – 2:00pm                  Break

2:00 – 3:00pm                  Breakout Session 3

3:00pm                             Adjourn

Accounting (breakout)

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 Regulations, and common themes witnessed from examiner review of Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) methodologies and use of sale-lease back transactions. 

Capital Markets (breakout)

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 will also discuss brokered and reciprocal deposits as well as CECL for investment securities. 

Consumer Protection (breakout)

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 (breakout)

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 cyber-attacks impacting 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 (breakout)

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 (breakout)

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 will also provide practical suggestions for how directors can implement and maintain a successful third-party risk framework. 

FDIC Website: Kansas City Region Directors’ College Program | FDIC.gov

Book your group rate for Community Bankers of Iowa - FDIC Meeting

Community Bankers of Iowa - FDIC Meeting

Start Date: Monday, June 01, 2026

End Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel for 124.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Tuesday, May 12, 2026
 

Telephone Reservations:
Call 1 (888) 236-2427 and identify yourself as part of the group:
Community Bankers of Iowa - FDIC Meeting

 (Tip: Please use the full group name rather than abbreviations or nicknames for faster, more accurate results.) 

🛏️ Room Details – Run of House

• All rooms are booked as “Run of House.”
• Run of House means that the hotel guarantees you a room at the contracted group rate, but the specific bed type (King or Double/Double) is assigned at check-in based on availability.
• Guests may enter a bed-type preference under the Room Requests & Accessibility section when booking online or share it with the reservation specialist by phone.
• While requests are not guaranteed, the hotel will do its best to honor them.

❌ Cancellation Policy

• Guests may cancel their reservation at no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time, 48 hours prior to arrival.