DUS bonds: An effective strategy for a steepening yield curve
A cooling economy and declining labor market increase the likelihood of rate cuts this fall. Here, we review how DUS bonds can benefit your bond portfolio.
A banking legacy: Get to know UMB Financial Corporation Chairman and CEO Mariner Kemper
We sat down with Mariner Kemper, chairman and chief executive officer of UMB, to learn about his career, history at UMB and family.
How business credit cards work for you: Rewards, expense management, and more
When used appropriately, a business credit card is a powerful tools that offer advantages for both new and experienced business owners.
Earnings explained: Q2 2025
UMB’s Chief Financial Officer Ram Shankar discusses earnings results for the second quarter of 2025.
Finding our niche: UMB’s runway for growth in corporate trust
Austin Braithwait oversees the corporate trust and agency services business. In this Q&A, he reflects on its growth and strategic positioning.
2025 midyear update: Economic insight into community banking strategies
After holding the federal funds rate steady, the Fed has signaled increasing caution as the first half of 2025 ushered in a mixed economic landscape.
Capital stress testing: Preparing for the next recession
Examiners need stress tests to identify risks. Here, we perform stress tests for moderate and severe recessions to help understand the impact on a balance sheet.
Strategies to help optimize excess liquidity
Whether your business is building capital or in a growth cycle, effectively managing excess liquidity is vital to a successful cash management strategy.
2025 M&A market: Tough times don’t last, strong solutions do
In a recent roundtable, David Andersen, senior vice president and president of commercial banking in Utah, sat down with business leaders to discuss the merger and acquisition (M&A) market in 2025.
Balancing hard work and self-care is paramount: Tricia’s career story
We spoke with Tricia Edsall, senior vice president and regional manager of UMB's real estate group, to learn about her career and interests.
