Bank investment opportunities have become more volatile. Interest rates are at an all time low, bond yields have been up and down, and the stock market has been nothing but heartache for investors. The more difficult the investment climate, the more you need reliable tools to help you manage volatility and evaluate risks and returns.

Whether you’re looking at inflation-indexed Treasury notes, callable agency paper, mortgage-backed securities, or other investment options, this unique resource can give you the expert guidance you need, easily and affordably. Unlike other investment guides, this series is written specifically for bankers. It covers all the instruments you can invest in under the current rules in eight separate, comprehensive volumes, and Updates will automatically keep you current as the rules change.

• Know exactly what you're buying and how it fits in your investment portfolio management strategy.
• Determine before you buy whether the investment is permitted under current accounting and regulatory rules.
• Understand specific instruments and how to make the most of them.
• Lots of practical, real-world examples illustrate how to use these instruments, how to account for them, and how to make sure you're staying in compliance with all the FASB requirements.
• The guides explain specific investments and how they may or may not fit into your portfolio strategy from a bank's point of view:
  • Bank Investment Portfolio Management
  • Short-Term Money Market Investments
  • U. S. Treasury and Agency Securities
  • Municipal Securities
  • Mortgage-Backed Securities
  • Corporate, Foreign and Other Securities
  • Derivatives
• The eighth guide is a comprehensive glossary of the instruments and terms in all the manuals.

You might also be interested in:

• Managing Bank Investment Portfolios
• Self-Paced Bank Investment Training Manual
• Banker's Economic & Investment Alert

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