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A regional bank is developing a liquidity risk management framework and is evaluating the use of Early Warning Indicators (EWIs) as recommended by the Basel Committee. The Chief Risk Officer presents the following scenario: "Over the past quarter, the bank has observed a noticeable decline in its ability to issue short-term commercial paper, despite offering higher interest rates. Additionally, several institutional counterparties have recently demanded additional collateral for existing transactions. These developments coincide with a 15% month-over-month drop in retail deposit balances." According to the Basel Committee's guidance on liquidity risk EWIs, which of the following indicators is most relevant to the bank's current situation?
A
Rapid asset growth funded by volatile liabilities
B
Increasing redemptions of certificates of deposit (CDs) before maturity
C
Difficulty placing short-term liabilities in the market
D
A credit rating downgrade by a major rating agency