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How to Choose a Hedge Provider as a Bank

South State Correspondent

Lending Discipline: Hedging programs make loan pricing more transparent and force bankers to exercise sensible pricing methodologies. Second, community banks should use FDIC-insured institutions as hedge providers, and the hedges must be structured as qualified financial contracts (QFC).

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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

Abrigo

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance. ALM seen as checking the box.

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The Current Banking Crisis – 10 Not So Apparent Lessons

South State Correspondent

It turns out that confidence is more valuable than capital. Percentage of Uninsured Deposits: At the time of failure, SVB had approximately 88% of their deposits above the FDIC-insured $250k limit and ran at 95% at the end of last year. The ratio would provide a bank’s current core capital position to risk-adjusted assets.

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In Rough Times, a Confident Board is the Best Asset

Gonzobanker

The strong Gonzo Bankers have managed through the short-term challenges of slowing deposit outflows, shoring up liquidity and capital positions, and communicating with customers. Executive teams that own scenario analysis as a fundamental strategic exercise and not simply a regulatory requirement will make out better in the years ahead.

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Vice Chair Barr outlines Federal Reserve’s near-term priorities

CFPB Monitor

To achieve the safety and soundness of banks and stability of the financial system, Barr intends to focus on mitigating evolving risks through regulatory capital reform, resolution planning for large banks, and revisiting the criteria used by the Fed to analyze and approve large bank mergers.

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Guidance on TDRs Eases Coronavirus Workout Pressures

Abrigo

Regulators also announced other guidance tied to reporting and risk-based capital rules. Examiners will not automatically adversely risk rate credits affected by COVID-19, including those considered TDRs, but will exercise judgment in reviewing loan modifications. Modifications not automatically TDRs.

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Food for Thought: A Policy on Credit Exceptions

Abrigo

As the FDIC said recently: Exceptions to policy should be few in number and properly justified, approved, and tracked. a significant capital injection into the borrower, or other collateral such as liquid assets). Get details in "A guide to implementing credit policy." A guarantee generally should be unlimited and continuing.

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