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Bank Valuation: Understanding Key Ratios and Metrics

Tom Spencer

Efficiency ratio The efficiency ratio measures effective cost management and operational efficiency, and is defined as non-interest expenses divided by revenue. Net interest income (which is generally balance sheet driven) declined to approximately 50% of revenues in recent years from representing almost 80% of revenues in 1980.

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BIS Slams the Fed; Ridiculous Question of the Day: "Is The Fed Going To Attempt A Controlled Collapse?"

MishTalk

This has been labelled the “second phase of global liquidity”, to differentiate it from the pre-crisis phase, which was largely centred on banks expanding their cross-border operations. Historical evidence shows that this rarely happens following a balance sheet recession. Indicators point to the risk of financial distress.