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Q1 2010


	Interagency IRR Advisory Bulletin: Implications and Opportunities for Balancing Risk and Return

Seattle Bank Letters of Credit for Tax-Exempt Funding


	Seattle Bank Yield Curve Optimal Points Analysis

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Interagency IRR Advisory Bulletin: Implications and Opportunities for Balancing Risk and Return

John P. Biestman, CFA

On January 6, 2010, an interagency advisory concerning management of interest rate risk was promulgated by the joint federal bank, thrift, and credit union regulatory entities, suggesting that financial institutions take two courses of action: reducing interest rate risk and increasing capital levels to cushion this potential source of risk. What are the tactics and tools you can employ to balance your risk and return? More >

Seattle Bank Letters of Credit for Tax-Exempt Funding

Traditionally, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) Standby Letters of Credit (LOCs) have offered FHLBank members an efficient and low-cost way to enhance financial support for a range of efforts. From collateralizing public deposits, to assisting in asset/liability management, to facilitating the purchase of mortgage loans—Standby LOCs offer a guaranty of payment and enable our members to leverage the FHLBank System’s AAA debt rating. More >

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