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Stress testing revisited to avert risk and improve risk ratings

Abrigo

In addition, “Management can use stress testing to establish and support reasonable risk appetite and tolerances, set concentration limits, adjust strategies and appropriately plan for and maintain adequate capital levels. Appraised values for properties are then adjusted by the amount of average decline in the market.

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Huntington Wasting No Time Wringing Profit from FirstMerit Deal

American Banker

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, is wasting no time capitalizing on its purchase of FirstMerit in Akron, Ohio.