Educational Resources by "General"

General Case Study Our Partnership with FHLB Des Moines: A Message from an Alaska Member For more than ninety years, the Federal Home Loan Bank System has worked to improve the lives of millions of Americans. As part of that system, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to create mutual benefits for their members. General Video/Webinar 2022 Regional Member Meeting View a recording of this year's Regional Member Meetings. General Podcast Being There - Episode 27 Episode 27 highlights balance sheet strategies that show the advantages of being mindful of the peaks and troughs of the economic cycle, as well as benefits of implementing a marginal cost culture during a period of rising rates, in addition to some less widely followed indicators. General Podcast Seeking Alfa - Episode 26 Episode 26 of The Insider examines forward-funding opportunities along the yield curve, the relationship between market inflation projections and current funding rates, as well as NFT mania. General Podcast It Just Doesn't Matter - Episode 25 Episode 25 of The Insider podcast, entitled “It Just Doesn't Matter,” highlights the paradox of the loan-to-deposit ratio, the art of optimizing collateral and ways to avoid balance sheet concentration risk. General Podcast Beta Omicron - Episode 24 In episode 24 of The Insider, we assess the financial environment and share helpful tips to navigate conditions of uncertainty. Advances Podcast On the Record with Don Musso - Episode 3 Don Musso, President and CEO of FinPro, Inc. joins On the Record for a discussion highlighting interest rate and yield curve prospects, timely balance sheet risk management strategies and the long-term future of the financial services industry. Advances Podcast "Aw Shucks" - Episode 23 This month's edition of the The Insider features a discussion of shadow inflation, not needing to wait for expected funding cash flows in order to deploy capital, MPF program price competitiveness and how to hold your institution accountable for maximizing collateral eligi General Podcast The Evergrande State - Episode 22 Episode 22 highlights the impact of excess liquidity, debt ceiling uncertainty and divergent inflation measures on balance sheet strategies. General Whitepaper Flash in the Pan - Episode 21 In this episode of the Insider we discuss uncertainties posed by the Federal Reserve's possible tapering of securities purchases and recent slowing economic indicators, an update on SOFR term markets and specific steps to take in order to optimize borrowing and collateral capacity. Advances Podcast A Midsummer Night's Meme - Episode 20 Notwithstanding the abundance of liquidity in the financial system, seasoned tillers always prepare for a drought. The best time to test for leaks is when the forecast calls for dry weather. Advances Podcast The Cup of Pythagoras - Episode 19 There is an ancient Greek riddle whose modern version goes something like this: “What is the common thread of the acts of eating good food and scratching one's back?” The answer: “Once the action starts, it is difficult to stop.”