February 20, 2024

Peer Analysis and Balance Sheet Strategies Update

Last year posed many challenges for depository institutions, as tightening liquidity conditions and an inverted yield curve put pressure on earnings and risk metrics. As we look ahead to what 2024 will bring, many questions remain as to how banks and credit unions can best navigate this unique interest-rate cycle with attention and interest shifting to if and when the Fed will reverse course and cease hiking short-term interest rates.

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Join us Tuesday, February 20, from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. for an informative 45-minute webinar to hear an in-depth analysis of what is occurring on FHLBank Boston depository member balance sheets and review important trends in the capital markets and the economy. 

Webinar Topics

  • What are the yield curve and latest economic data suggesting about the future path of interest rates?
  • How have banks and credit unions fared in deposit growth, cost, and mix as market rates remain high and deposit betas accelerate?
  • What is happening with loan growth and credit quality as liquidity tightens and rates persist at levels not seen in a very long time?
  • What are the key takeaways from FHLBank Boston members’ 2023 fourth-quarter call reports?
  • How are banks and credit unions dealing with tighter liquidity conditions?
  • What approaches are members using to support earnings and manage risk?
  • What wholesale funding strategies are members using that align with the current environment?
  • What lending, investment, and funding tactics should be considered going forward?

Meet Our Experts:

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

Sean Carraher is assistant vice president, senior financial strategist and employs data-driven techniques at FHLBank Boston to help us better understand member needs and develop strategies and solutions to help members more effectively manage their balance sheets. Sean has more than two decades of experience in banking and financial analysis having served as treasurer at two different member banks.

Date + Time

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
No Charge
​Questions? Please contact Stacy McCarthy.

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