Markets and Balance Sheet Strategies Update 

Join us for a 45-minute informative webinar to review what is happening in the capital markets and the economy, as well as an in-depth analysis of what is occurring on FHLBank Boston depository member balance sheets. Topics discussed will include:

• The implications in the shifts in the level and shape of the yield curve, and what impact the tapering of Quantitative Easing may have
• Changing dynamics in the mortgage loan and mortgage-backed securities markets
• Relevant economic trends occurring nationally and within New England
• Key takeaways from the third quarter call reports of FHLBank Boston members
• How banks and credit unions are dealing with historic excess liquidity
• What members are doing to support margins and manage interest-rate risk
• Trends in credit performance and outlook
• Balance sheet strategies to employ looking forward

About the presenters: As the vice president, director of member strategies and solutions at FHLBank Boston, Andrew Paolillo leads the strategies and Member Funding Desk teams in creating customized funding strategies for members. Andrew has experience as a portfolio manager, trader, and analyst, and is well-versed i developing asset liability management (ALCO) strategies tailored to financial institutions’ needs.

John Kornacki is a financial strategist on the strategies and solutions team. He is focused on customer engagement and data-driven techniques to help us understand and respond to member needs. John’s professional experience includes working as a senior financial analyst at a credit union and positions in finance and accounting at large corporations.