Financial Intelligence

Achieve Optimal Performance: Balance Sheet Strategies for a Flattening Yield Curve Environment

Presented by: Frank Farone, Managing Director of Darling Consulting Group (DCG)

Following a period of prolonged economic weakness, the economy is finally heating up and the Federal Reserve is tightening by raising interest rates. While net interest margins are improving for many, others are feeling the squeeze from the flattening yield curve. Navigating through this environment poses challenges from a liquidity, income and regulatory perspective. Now is the time to reexamine your asset/liability management strategies to optimize net interest income and grow capital while reducing risk.

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