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Deposit insurance reform
In the cover story, find out why some bankers are encouraging Congress to raise the ceiling for insurance on deposits to $130,000 from $100,000 per account. Opponents point out that in the wake of the last increase, the S&L crisis occurred.
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Jumbo CDs play tiny role in policing risky banks ... so far
Reforms enacted after the S&L crisis have yet to persuade holders of jumbo CDs to monitor their banks' risky practices.
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Bullish on banking: thriving in the information age
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The commercial paper market: who's minding the shop?
Commercial paper has become a force to be reckoned with in the U.S. money market. It comes with risks, though, that shouldn't be papered over.
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The housing giants in plain view
These government-sponsored enterprises continue to make headlines because of their explosive growth and resulting heavyweight status within the nation's financial system.
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Loan quality in the Eighth District: worth a closer look
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Navigating the brave new world of bank liquidity
By traditional measures, liquidity risk for banks is higher today than 10 years ago. But new measures-necessitated by new funding sources-tell another story.
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Are district banks losing their profit edge?
After decades of beating out their peers in the return on average assets race, Eighth District banks now trail the pack.