Supplemental Capital Is No Panacea
July 27, 2015
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Supplemental capital is a useful tool that is long overdue; however, it is not without risk and potential complications.
Capital
A Hope For Calm
May 12, 2015
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Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
5 Ratios Every CLO Should Know
April 27, 2015
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Lending officers are under constant pressure to produce loans. These five benchmarks give CLOs a place to start when managing lending activities and communicating about the health and growth of the credit union.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
April 23, 2015
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As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
RBC2: You Might Not Like What Comes Next
April 23, 2015
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Legal battle and years of uncertainty could follow a final rule like this.
RBC2: First, Do No Harm
April 20, 2015
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This “fundamentally flawed” policy actually creates a capital problem.
Is RBC2 The NCUA’s Duty?
April 19, 2015
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Rick Metsger says the NCUA has a duty to protect the insurance fund against “material risks.”
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)
April 17, 2015
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Like generals, regulators are always fighting the last war.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
April 16, 2015
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Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
April 13, 2015
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Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
A Hope For Calm
Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
5 Ratios Every CLO Should Know
Lending officers are under constant pressure to produce loans. These five benchmarks give CLOs a place to start when managing lending activities and communicating about ...
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
RBC2: You Might Not Like What Comes Next
Legal battle and years of uncertainty could follow a final rule like this.
RBC2: First, Do No Harm
This "fundamentally flawed" policy actually creates a capital problem.
Is RBC2 The NCUA’s Duty?
Rick Metsger says the NCUA has a duty to protect the insurance fund against "material risks."
RBC2: NCUA Doesn’t Know What The Future Holds (And Neither Do I)
Like generals, regulators are always fighting the last war.
RBC2: Questionable Claims
Much of the logic surrounding RBC2 is absurd, especially the idea that it offers any more protection than effective examination.
RBC2: Member-Owners Get Burned Both Ways
Reserves are different from capital, and with RBC2, credit union members pay the price.
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Supplemental Capital Is No Panacea