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One of the basic building blocks of physics is that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

8 fresh ideas for better loan pricing

Today’s squeeze could get worse, but taking new tack may help
Looking forward at interest rate risk and other factors raises many questions. While puzzles like this can be solved one way, generally, author Darnell Canada says the current investment policy puzzle has multiple answers. But how well your bank does hinges on understanding and execution.

Devising a rationale for current portfolio structure

You could go two different right ways, today. So, which way? And why?

Redefining capital adequacy: Is your bank ready?

Regulators will slam you if risk attitude is “out to lunch”

How to handle Fed's defined roadmap?

Federal Reserve jettisoned all the mystery. Riddle now is: How to cope?

A gloomy forecast with few bright spots

Many smaller banks face a rough 2012, with only a few alternatives
A liquidity stress scenario you may not have considered

A liquidity stress scenario you may not have considered

Is your bank prepared for economic recovery?
It’s hard to believe that approximately one year has passed since the bank regulators issued their Joint Agency Advisory On Interest Rate Risk Management (January 2010) and Interagency Policy Statement on Funding and Liquidity Risk Management (March 2010).

Understanding "new norm" in balance sheet risk management

Rules have changed and those who ignore that run multiple risks  
Immediately after the elections, the Federal Reserve, as expected, announced that it would begin purchasing $600 billion of securities in an effort to keep interest rates low to stimulate the economy. This recently announced “QE2” has received mixed reviews.

Unintended consequences of "QE2"

Will Fed’s latest effort squash community banks?

Fair-value accounting as new GAAP? That's unacceptable!

Off the bat, say goodbye to fixed-rate loans

New policy statement leaves key gaps—including in bottom line

Regulators seem to miss key issue
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