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Our reforms were designed to assure that boards of directors understand and approve the strategy of the company and the risks inherent in that strategy, and that the institution has the capital, liquidity, and risk management capabilities necessary to manage those risks. Today, the role of a director of a large banking firm is more expansive, more challenging, and more important than ever.