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Guest Post: Financial Markets & Economic Update 4Q23 by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Financial Markets & Economic Update - Fourth Quarter 2023 Summer Update On this warm October day, I am staring at my Bloomberg screen, still heartbroken over the Phillies Phailure. Unsurprisingly, the largest declines occurred starting monthly in March, 2006 and on a y-o-y basis in September, 2006 and continued to November, 2009.

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Are you diversifying your portfolio appropriately?

Abrigo

It is only natural for community banks to have loan concentrations that result from the market(s) they serve and the markets they pursue. In today’s times, a high commercial real estate (CRE) concentration is often the result of community banks pursuing opportunity in the market. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Putting excess liquidity to work in today’s low-rate environment

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Financial institutions are currently awash with liquidity and competitive markets are squeezing rates. These times are different than the early 2000s or even 2006 to 2018 when economic activity was roaring, unemployment was low and financial institution liquidity was tight. are now breaking below the 3.0%

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How Thinking Smaller Helps FinTechs Scale

PYMNTS

In fact, when it comes to FinTech companies, thinking “small” by focusing and serving a relatively small number of huge markets may provide the best opportunity to drive more impactful revenue with sustainable and profitable growth. David Weiss, president of YapStone , shared with PYMNTS some big misconceptions about market specialization.

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UK Card Risk Trends: Summer Data Indicates Challenges Rising

FICO

FICO’s report of UK card risk trends for summer 2022 (June-August) paints a picture of inconsistent consumer behaviour and market patterns which will be challenging for lenders to manage as the cost-of-living crisis impacts financial spending and consumer finances. How FICO Can Help You Manage Credit Card Risk and Performance.

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Guest Post: FInancial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

After easing and keeping rates low for three years, the Fed began tightening from June, 2004 to June, 2006. In my career, I’ve lived through many years of the Fed raising interest rates and it’s my experience that they usually tighten too much and keep rates high for too long, just like in 2001 and 2006-2007. Life is good!

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UK Credit Cards: More Consumers Missing Second, Third Payments

FICO

FICO’s latest market report of UK card trends suggests that consumers managed their credit card debt to keep lines of credit open for the festive season as spend increased month on month. percent Clearly, November was a mixed story when it came to credit card spend and debt management. percent Year-on-year there were 14.8

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