In this episode:

• FOMC decision (1:35)
• BTFP is officially ending (6:09)
• Discount Window proposal (7:55)
  • Federal Reserve info on Discount Window collateral (Click here)
• Rates are changing, what should we do? (11:23)
• Upcoming investment strategy workshop (LEARN MORE)
• Two investment training opportunities (22:37)
  • Bond Basics course (LEARN MORE)
  • Community Bank Investments School (CBIS) (LEARN MORE)

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In this episode:

• Bond market review (2:14)
• Federal Reserve update (4:59)
  • BTFP expiration
  • FOMC membership changes
• Portfolio preparations for 2024 (10:12)
• Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE)

If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.

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In this episode:

• Special Guest:  Darnell Canada from Darling Consulting Group
• Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE)
• 1-on-1 mentoring - Professional development for community bankers (LEARN MORE)

If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.

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In this episode:

• Special Guest:  Bob Newman from Chatham Financial
• Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE)

If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.

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In this episode:

• Special Guest:  Neil Stanley from The Core Point
• Pressure Gauge for Bank Funding (Click here to try it!)
• Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE)

If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.

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Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! This is a podcast dedicated to helping community financial institutions master the art of fixed-income investments.

In this episode:

• Results of FHFA review of FHLB (3:53) (Download FHFA Report)
• The Fixed Income Institute: The Ultimate Investment Training for Community Bankers (9:51) (LEARN MORE)

If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.

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Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! This is a podcast dedicated to helping community financial institutions master the art of fixed-income investments.

In this episode:

• Review of bond markets & economic data (1:12)
• July MBS prepayment report (2:04)
• Investment Strategy Workshop in September! (3:31) (Learn More)
• Guest: Gretchen Claflin, Pacific Coast Banking School (5:58)

If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.

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Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! This is a podcast dedicated to helping community financial institutions master the art of fixed-income investments.

In this episode:

• Review of bond markets & economic data (1:43)
• Coming Up! - GSBC Economic & Investment Forum (5:11) (Learn More)
• Past episodes on fixed-income security types (6:30)
  • Municipal bonds (Click Here)
  • Commercial MBS (Click Here)
• The basics of SBA securities (6:56)
  • What are SBA securities?
  • Variable-rate SBA pools
  • Fixed-rate SBA pools
    • SBAPs
    • SBICs

If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.

Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please share this episode and podcast with them!

You will find more articles, tips, and resources about fixed-income investing and portfolio management at BondInvestmentMentor.com. Check it out!

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LinkedIn: Christopher Nelson, CFA

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