Value does matter! Today’s volatile interest rate environment has changed the banking industry’s earnings landscape. Changes in interest rates not only impact a bank’s earnings, they also impact a bank’s equity value. We can measure this exposure by calculating an institution’s Economic Value of Equity (EVE) at Risk. More relevant than ever, many bankers and investors have incurred the financial wrath of inappropriate use of balance sheet valuation analysis. Attend this quick and convenient webinar to review the must-master basics of Economic Value. Highlighting the management/regulatory analysis application in today's financial market conditions, this online session will give you the knowledge you need to address EVE issues and opportunities.

• Regulatory Issues
• EVE Analysis – An Overview
• EVE Analysis – In Practice
• How to address Economic Value modeling issues and opportunities
• Understand the application of Economic Value in managing balance sheet risks and returns

• What is Economic Value – What it is and is NOT
• Typical management mistakes involving Economic Value
• Basic calculation assumptions – What is reality?
• Modeling indeterminate cash flow accounts
• Credit risk, credit spreads impact on EV analysis
• Interpreting EV analysis results
• Commingling financial reporting with EV analysis
• From analysis to action; adjusting the balance sheet based on EV analysis

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• Level: Basic
• Prerequisites: None
• Advance preparation: None
• Instructional Method: Live-Group
• Length: 75 Minutes
• CPE Info: 1.5 Credits in the Field of Finance

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This webinar is designed to benefit anyone responsible for asset/liability management at a community financial institution, including:

• CEOs
• CFOs
• Controllers and Comptrollers
• Asset/Liability Managers
• Financial Analysts
• Investment Managers
• Treasurers
• ALCO Members

Since joining DCG in 1996, Jeff has served the company and its clients in many capacities. His analytical and managerial skills have been recognized through the years by way of promotion within the ranks of DCG’s analytics group, culminating in his current role of managing director. In this capacity, Jeff’s primary responsibility is advising clients on ways to enhance earnings while more effectively managing their risk positions. Jeff is a frequent author and speaker on a variety of balance sheet management topics, and has served as a guest faculty member for the ABA’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Prior to joining DCG, Jeff was employed as an auditor in the insurance and public accounting professions.

Bonus for live attendees: Attend the live webinar and you can view the On-Demand recording of the webinar twice at no charge.

Can't make the date? Order a CD-ROM or On-Demand access to the recorded webinar. Note: CPE credit cannot be earned by viewing the recorded webinar.