LEVEL-SETTING -
The banking industry finds itself in the early stages of a transformation. Existing balance sheets have been shaped by more than a decade of low interest rates that fueled asset appreciation, muted volatility, and aided credit performance. A glut of deposit inflows due to covid-driven stimulus payments further influenced balance sheet composition. These trends supported growth, but also led to decisions that are now difficult to reverse.
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