The life of financial institutions in this post-Dodd-Frank Act era has been a topic of continuing discussion among industry leaders and a matter of intense political debate. A major focus has been the increased regulatory and compliance burdens, more stringent exam standards and heightened focus on enterprise risk management for banks and thrifts of all shapes and sizes. To date, however, little attention has been paid to what these changes mean to the perceived role of some key players entrusted with overseeing their implementation. To read the article, click here.