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Loan Hedging for Community Banks in 2024

South State Correspondent

Community banks’ use of swaps (banks’ primary tool to hedge interest rate risk on loans) has increased substantially over the last ten years. The market expects the current inverted yield curve to remain through much of 2024 (based on long-term interest rates and the expected rate cuts in 2024).

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Managing interest rate risk in 2024: Strategies for community banks

Abrigo

Rising-rate environment Planning ALM strategies In today's volatile economic landscape, managing interest rate risk has become a top priority for community banks. Engage in continuous dialogue with regulators and stakeholders: Keeping open lines of communication can provide valuable insights and ensure compliance with evolving standards.

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Key takeaways from ThinkBIG 2024: Insights for banks and credit unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Attracting new and younger customers is a top priority for community financial institutions. With a focus on community, connection, and impact, the conference's kicked off with a panel of experts sharing valuable insights on navigating the current economic landscape. Chance-Chin encouraged viewing compliance as a partner.

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How QT will Impact Cost of Funding in 2024

South State Correspondent

Even if the Fed does not increase the Fed Funds rate or even decreases the rate in the future, continued QT is expected to put pressure on the cost of funding in 2024. Community banks’ COF increased 18bps in Q3/23 sequentially, while the Fed has been on pause since July. Increase product engagement and duration.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will explore the challenges regional and community banks have faced in implementing tailored credit card programs with flexible payment options as a tool to attract and retain the next generation of customers. Save your seat today!

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How to Better Advise Commercial Clients About Rates in 2024

South State Correspondent

Many economists and analysts predict that the Federal Reserve and other central banks will start easing monetary policy in 2024. How should lenders discuss interest rates in 2024, and what advice should relationship managers provide their clients about banking products? Therefore, we can expect no more clarity in 2024 than in 2023.

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1Q 2024 Commercial Relationship Credit and Pricing Trends

South State Correspondent

Since our last update on pricing and credit HERE , commercial loan pricing trends for the first quarter of 2024 continue to be driven by the perceived increase in credit risk, tighter credit supply and banks’ need for wider margins. percentage points bringing forward looking LGD to 44% of the average community bank loan amount.

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