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The Institutional Risk Analyst
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R. Christopher Whalen
Mar 12, 20218 min read
The Bank Book Q1 2021: Loss Reserve Releases to Boost Earnings
We anticipate significant loan loss reserve releases back into income in Q1 2021 and thereafter as banks adjust their loan loss provisions
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R. Christopher Whalen
Feb 22, 20215 min read
Western Alliance + AmeriHome = Big Possibilities
We have long advocated the idea of an independent mortgage bank (IMB) combining with a strong regional lender
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R. Christopher Whalen
Jan 14, 20214 min read
Interest Rates, Spreads & Reserve Bank Presidents
Whenever interest rates rise, the amen chorus on Wall Street starts to warble about the benefits to banks.
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R. Christopher Whalen
Jan 7, 20215 min read
Don't Assume Dollar Market Stability
The assumption of a stable financial and economic transition in the US during 2021 is perhaps the greatest risk facing the global markets.
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R. Christopher Whalen
Jan 4, 202110 min read
Profile: Bank of America
We think that a strong case can be made that to enhance shareholder value, Moynihan and the BAC board ought to spin-off Merrill Lynch...
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R. Christopher Whalen
Oct 19, 202011 min read
Bank Profile: Wells Fargo & Co
In this edition of The Institutional Risk Analyst, we assign a neutral risk rating to Wells Fargo & Co, the fourth largest US bank
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R. Christopher Whalen
Oct 12, 20207 min read
Top Five US Banks: Q3 2020 Earnings Setup
There is a reason why the smart money on Wall Street is creating new strategies focused on non-performing loans...
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Christopher Whalen
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