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One of my favorite childhood memories is the annual family summer vacation at the lake. Barbeques, swimming, fishing, family, and friends, what's not to love?

Rising rates—Are we there yet?

From back seat or driver's seat, everyone wonders
Often used as an executive toy, this device, known as "Newton's Cradle," illustrates the British thinker's third law of motion. Author Patrick Ward sees a connection for ALCO managers too.

Sir Isaac Newton, laws of motion, and bank capital

ALCO Beat: Key law of physics applies to bank asset-liability management
What’s on bankers’ minds?

What’s on bankers’ minds?

ALCO Beat Extra: Seeking strategies when best choices aren't "choice"
4th and 2: How good's your defense?

4th and 2: How good's your defense?

Why you may be in for a world of hurt
Maybe you won't catch the banking equivalent of an 800-pound tuna. But even a lower-rate loan beats the returns from typical bank investments.

Bait your hook for loans now

ALCO Beat: Reset expectations and outdo mediocre investment returns
Dodd-Frank's Section 939A and associated rules force community banks to shift justifications for municipal bond choices in portfolio, as well as other investments.

Dodd-Frank impacts 2013 investing

Rule on ratings usage breaks traditional approach to munis
High deposit levels now are no guarantee of future depositor performance, especially at today's extremely low rates, says ALCO consultant.

How real is your deposit growth?

All that glitters is not core

What going over Fiscal Cliff means for banks

Special ALCO Beat: How to prepare your bank
As the yearend approaches and the New Year looms, what ALCO strategies should banks be considering?

As year ends, what should small banks do?

With Basel III lurking, time to review strategy
Learning how to handle a road hazard is best done in advance of having to face it. So too should banks' boards and asset-liability management committees be reviewing rate-risk strategies.

Preparing for inevitable rate rise

Now's time to consider tomorrow's tools
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