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December 2005


	Achieving High Performance in a Declining Margin Industry: Are Your Strategic Ducks in a Row for 2006?

Are HSAs a New Big Thing?


	Seattle Bank Yield Curve Optimal Points Analysis

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Achieving High Performance in a Declining Margin Industry: Are Your Strategic Ducks in a Row for 2006?

As the year draws to a close, are you feeling like you have your strategic ducks in a row? As you take stock of your situation, consider these third-quarter returns for the bank and thrift industry. More >

Are HSAs a New Big Thing?

Terence Roche, Principal at Cornerstone Advisors

Health savings accounts are not new. Banks have been authorized to offer them since 2003. However, it seems that lately the topic has become hotter due to the convergence of two things: health care premium increases and bank desires for deposits. An odd pairing, no? Well, let’s examine why. More >

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