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What are the most appropriate funding strategies for two distinct financial institutions, each facing specific funding challenges, particularly focusing on the timing and accessibility of non-deposit sources? Bank A, which is a mid-sized regional bank, is currently concerned about a shortage in legal reserves for the day and seeks an effective solution to this issue. In contrast, Bank B, a small community bank, has recently faced a significant decline in long-term Certificate of Deposit (CD) renewals due to heightened local competition for retail deposits. This is problematic because Bank B has traditionally depended on stable CDs to support its home mortgage portfolio.
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.