The Big Beautiful Bill: Implications for renewable energy
Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) accelerates the deadlines for renewable energy projects.
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.
The State of Texas Education: A bond underwriters’ perspective
As Texas school districts confront challenges, a bond underwriter shares how they help districts optimize their capital financing strategies for long-term success.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s 3-3-3 plan and the path forward
The first months of 2025 have been a whirlwind of activity as new political outsiders bring fresh ideas with the 3-3-3 plan to stabilize the national debt.
Dynamic balance sheet modeling for business planning
As the markets remain uncertain about the future, dynamic balance sheet modeling can assist community banks in planning for the year ahead.
Sourcing your bank’s raw materials: Tapping the brokered CD market
Rising interest rates have caused the raw material costs for many banks to skyrocket. Here's an overview of the brokered CD market.
