FHLB Des Moines Podcast Series

Episode 27 highlights balance sheet strategies that show the advantages of being mindful of the peaks and troughs of the economic cycle. We also discuss the benefits of implementing a marginal cost culture during  a period of rising rates, in addition to some less widely-followed economic indicators that are highly relevant in today’s economic environment.

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.

In episode 25 of The Insider, we look ahead to 2022, including Fed updates and the status of the LIBOR transition. We also discuss the importance of maximizing your collateral position and diversifying funding sources even in times of abundant liquidity.

In episode 24 of The Insider, we assess the financial environment and share helpful tips to navigate conditions of uncertainty.

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.

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 eligibility. 

Episode 22 of The Insider highlights the impact of excess liquidity, debt ceiling uncertainty and divergent inflation measures on balance sheet strategies.

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.

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.

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.”