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How to Choose a Hedge Provider as a Bank

South State Correspondent

Meet Competitive Pressures: National and larger regional banks are specifically targeting better borrowers for seven, ten, or 20-year fixed-rate loans. Lending Discipline: Hedging programs make loan pricing more transparent and force bankers to exercise sensible pricing methodologies.

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Navigating The Overstuffed Weight Loss Market

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And by the granular numbers, the picture looks even worse: Obesity among women has more than doubled in some regions over the last decade-and-a-half. Users set a weight loss goal and then undertake a customized diet and exercise plan to attack that goal over a 16-week period, during which time they log their food consumption and exercise.

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NEW REPORT: Can Subscription Services Meal Kit-ify Mental Health Services?

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After launching its Porsche Passport service last year in the Atlanta region, the company is reportedly looking to roll out the service on a national level. Even the fitness market, which has long relied on subscriptions to allow consumers access to exercise facilities, is experimenting with new business models. billion by 2022.

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Did supply constraints tilt the Phillips Curve?

BankUnderground

In this region, a change in demand leads to a small change in inflation and a large change in output, as per the commonly held view. This setup can be particularly well equipped to identify demand shocks, as most supply shocks have a national rather than a regional character, and can therefore be captured by time-fixed effects.

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Deep Dive: Why Smart Cities Should Get Smart About Digital ID

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Many consumers already use connected devices that track exercise activity, sleeping habits or blood pressure, indicating that they are already collecting health data without much additional effort. Several other nations are also experimenting with national ID systems. Idaho, Colorado, Maryland and Washington, D.C.,

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Stress Testing: Are the Results Guiding Your CECL Decision-Making?

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In a recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics, 74% of economists who responded expect a recession by the end of 2021. Additionally, it is important to remember that CECL is an accounting exercise while stress testing is a regulatory or institution risk management process.

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Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?

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The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) gave these three African countries the highest marks in the region in its Global Cybersecurity Index based on their legislative frameworks, technical capacity to respond to incidents and cooperation with other countries. They will know exactly what to do in the event of a cyber-attack.