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Economic Value of Equity: The Essentials
by Randy Payant, Principal, WRPConsulting
With global capital flows seizing up and mortgage markets experiencing a liquidity
crisis, bankers in the U.S. and Europe are relearning that value does matter. Crisis-laden
headlines shout, “VALUE DECLINES BRING FINANCIAL CARNAGE TO...” Values can become
illusive when seemingly routine market functions grind to a halt. Present-day complex
accounting rules compromise confidence about values by allowing for their sometimes-fictional
use in financial statements. Yet to what value are we referring? More >
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Finding a Floor for a Safe Landing: A Case Study
Earlier this year, when the implied forward markets were starting to point toward lower interest rates, it became increasingly important to hedge your bets,
particularly if your institution supported asset-sensitive characteristics. Central Pacific Financial Corp. is one Seattle Bank member
that took careful stock of the situation and timely advantage of available tools to ensure its ability to deliver value to its
shareholders over the long term. More > |
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It's Still Not Too Late for a Flu Shot, But Don't Wait Too Long!
In most years, flu season doesn't peak until February, and higher-than-usual flu
rates may even persist well into May. It is always a good strategy to get your vaccination
as early as possible to avoid illness, but getting one late—as opposed to never—still
has benefits. The same idea can apply to your balance sheet. More >
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