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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.

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FDIC advises banks to exercise caution with agricultural loans

American Banker

To guard against headwinds in the agricultural sector, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. recommended that institutions consider the “overall financial status” of farm loan borrowers.

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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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Banking Third Party Risk Management Requirements are a Big and Expensive Ask

Celent Banking

Institutions are paying three times as much as their third party to complete on this exercise. But the slew of banking regulatory requirements for third party risk management is proving to be complex, all-consuming and expensive for both institutions and the third parties involved. " www.fdic.gov.

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Banking Third Party Risk Management Requirements are a Big and Expensive Ask

Celent Banking

Institutions are paying three times as much as their third party to complete on this exercise. But the slew of banking regulatory requirements for third party risk management is proving to be complex, all-consuming and expensive for both institutions and the third parties involved. ” www.fdic.gov.

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The Current Banking Crisis – 10 Not So Apparent Lessons

South State Correspondent

While we wrote about the root cause of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) HERE , the lessons of the current banking crisis go beyond interest rate risk management. The larger issue here is that banks need to do a better job at collateral management in general. It turns out that confidence is more valuable than capital.

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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. It’s important to demonstrate that management is deeply engaged in responding to outside conditions and all the bank’s stakeholders.

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