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SBA Floater Basics: What You Need to Know
Learn about variable rate SBA floater bonds and their benefits and risks. Find out whether they might be a good fit for your institution’s portfolio.
Understanding Your Two Bond Portfolios
When you’re managing your bond portfolio, it’s important to remember that you’re really dealing with two portfolios. What are they and why do they matter?
Free Virtual Learning Series on Investing
The Graduate School of Banking is hosting a three-part virtual learning series on investing for community bankers, which begins on May 14.
The First Step in Successful Bond Portfolio Management (and 4 Reasons Why)
What is the first step to developing a sound investment strategy for bond portfolio management? Here’s a hint: it doesn’t involve the Federal Reserve.
3 Ways to Boost Your Muni Bond Due Diligence
In the wake of the Dodd-Frank Act, analyzing municipal bonds has become tougher. Here are 3 ways to boost your muni bond due diligence efforts.
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