By William J. McGuire, Ph.D., President and CEO, MPS

ALM models are widely used by banks, thrifts, and credit unions. The scope of ALM model usage leads to the concern that model error—basing crucial decisions on incorrect model forecasts—will adversely affect performance or create undue IRR exposure. When is an independent, third-party solution required to validate your models? More >

The Revised Seattle Bank Capital Plan: What�s Your Next Move? As we draw closer to the effective date of the recently approved amendments to the Seattle Bank's Capital Plan, it may be useful to consider several "real-life" examples of how the revisions might impact a member institution's funding strategies. More >

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