Episode 354: How are banks dealing with unrealized losses in their bond portfolios?

This episode examines a recent article from Bank Director titled “Banks have been unloading bonds at a loss. Is that a good thing?” For several years now the banking industry has been dealing with unrealized losses in their bond portfolios. Many banks in the industry have been selling at a loss to reposition their bond holdings, and many banks are still holding tight. As this issue continues to persist, banks will have tough decisions to make around growth, potential mergers, liquidity, capital, and earnings. A link to the article is included below.  

Link: Banks Have Been Unloading Bonds at a Loss. Is That a Good Thing? | Bank Director