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Considering the specific challenges faced by two different banks, what are the most appropriate funding strategies for each of them? Bank A, a mid-sized regional bank, is experiencing a legal reserve shortfall. On the other hand, Bank B, a small community bank, is dealing with a significant decrease in long-term Certificate of Deposit (CD) renewals due to elevated local competition. Your analysis should take into account the timing and accessibility of non-deposit sources of funds for both banks.
A
Bank A should borrow from the wholesale deposit market and Bank B should fund itself through the Eurocurrency deposit market.
B
Bank A should fund itself through the commercial paper (CP) market and Bank B should borrow from the Federal funds market.
C
Bank A should borrow from the Federal funds market and Bank B should borrow from the Federal Home Loan Banks.
D
Bank A should issue debentures and Bank B should fund itself through the CP market.