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Buyers of U.S. debt come in many shapes and sizes. I think we can all agree that there has been plenty to be concerned about in the last, say, five years. Some are environmental issues, some are social and, for community bankers, plenty are economic. What gets a lot of play in the business …
I was on a live stream yesterday with my friend, Ben Pankonin from Social Assurance and he asked me a great question about how the recent bank failures will impact what we do at the Barret School of Banking. It’s great question. It’s a timely question. I think it speaks right to the heart of …
What do the recent bank failures mean for banking education? Read More »
Current bond yields have long-term appeal I will be candid with you. Your correspondent is most assuredly not a professional journalist. And, being an accountant by trade, creativity isn’t something that comes naturally. Therefore, when composing these investment columns I often rely on some techniques I’ve learned from listening to the professionals. Among these …
Hybrid ARMs give an investor both features What’s your choice for the term of the decade so far (that is, other than COVID)? In the last three years, a number of expressions have come into fashion, some of which have been worn out, used out of context and deemed by linguists to be a …
Memphis, TN (November 15, 2022) – The Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking today announced the election of its 2022-2023 Executive Committee during its fall Board meeting. Jim Gowen, Jr., CEO of Merchants & Planters Bank in Newport, AR will serve as Board Chair. Joining Gowen, Jr. on the Executive Committee are: Ray …
Some suggestions on how to wrap up 2022 The word “rally” can be used for a number of purposes and in different contexts. For instance, it could mean a long-distance auto race over varying surfaces and involving stages and checkpoints. It could mean a gathering of supporters to generate enthusiasm and momentum for an …
We can just about set our clocks by it. Throughout the year, the Barret staff will get several emails in between graduate school sessions about the number, depth, and complexity of the case studies. In truth, they are very similar to (and in some cases, the exact same) as the case studies you would receive …
Availability of discount bonds causes a rethink of strategies I’ve learned a few things about human nature as it relates to bond portfolio management over the years. Some of these notions or biases in the minds of investors are more logical than others. For example, it seems community bankers take some pride in …
Up with People, which readers of a certain age may remember, was an organization that had a run of popularity in the 1970s and ‘80s by promoting wholesome values and positive thinking. Its delivery channel was through song and dance performances, often in large arenas and stadiums. Up with People provided the halftime entertainment for …
Up with Coupons: Larger interest payments can build a floor under your bond prices Read More »
Well, it’s almost here…time to load up the wooden pallets, get the guitars tuned up, bring your A-game in the usual cornhole tournament that always seems to develop, and get your minds’ focused on growing your knowledge base in community banking. It’s GRAD SCHOOL TIME!!!! We like to talk about training the holistic banker…teaching …
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