Recapping the 2025 markets
As the year comes to a close, we recap the 2025 market fluctuations and look ahead to the Fed's reinvestment strategy for the coming year.
Community banks: Performance and planning lead to a performance consulting suite
The combination of financial analysis and performance metrics is often known as a performance consulting suite, which begins with forecasting and budgeting systems.
The Big Beautiful Bill: Implications for renewable energy
Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) accelerates the deadlines for renewable energy projects.
Generating revenue and cultivating trust: Institutional banking as a UMB pillar
Here, Phil Mason, UMB president of institutional banking, explains how institutional banking fits within UMB’s overall strategy.
Landmark changes for Texas school funding from SB4
Recently, the Texas State Senate passed SB4, which includes provisions that allow school districts to secure bond programs and financing.
Data quality in interest rate risk models
Learn how to improve input accuracy to prevent unreliable or incomplete data that can impact your interest rate risk model's performance.
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.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Implications for higher education institutions
Learn how provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may have a noticeable impact on some higher education institutions.
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.
