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2nd Quarter 2002
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Recession and Credit Quality
Credit quality, sometimes termed asset quality holds a number of managerial and regulatory issues for banks. From a management perspective, credit must be priced high enough to cover potential losses, administrative expenses, etc. yet priced attractively to remain competitive. From a regulatory perspective, there are potential risks involved and where there are risks, there are regulations. How does each of these perspectives figure in the current economic recession? ...[more]

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Articles & Analysis

Measuring Your Bank's Operating Efficiencies

The Components of Margin

Growth Measures and Capital Adequacy?

Risk-Based Capital Standards

Managing Your Balance Sheet Mix

Loan Quality

Market Values and Asset Quality

Analyzing Your Current Liquidity Position

Regulatory Focus on Liquidity

Earnings and Equity Value-at-Risk

What You Need to Know about Duration

Glossary of Industry Terms