
Understanding Bank Performance​
All classes are held Thursday/Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m PT
All sessions are available live or on demand for 60 days following the final class
2026 Class Dates: October 22, 23, 29, 30, Nov 5, 6, 12, 13*
2027 Start Dates: January 7, April 8, July 8, October 7
Understanding Bank Performance is a foundational program designed to demystify the financial drivers of a banking institution. It transitions participants from understanding individual transactions to analyzing the bank's overall financial health and strategic positioning.
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Core Objectives
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Financial Statement Comprehension: Mastering key performance metrics, including Net Interest Margin (NIM), Return on Assets (ROA), and Return on Equity (ROE).
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Risk VS Reward: Evaluating the balance between liquidity, capital adequacy, and profitability in a fluctuating interest-rate environment.
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Strategic Impact: Understanding how daily operational decisions and loan pricing directly affect the bank’s bottom line and shareholder value.
Key Features
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The "Big Picture": A deep dive into the bank’s Balance Sheet and Income Statement to see how they interact.
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Peer Comparison: Learning to use Uniform Bank Performance Reports (UBPR) to benchmark an institution against its competitors.
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Regulatory Context: Examining how capital requirements and regulatory oversight influence a bank's ability to grow and take risks.
This program is essential for any banking professional who wants to understand how their specific role contributes to the bank's long-term financial success.
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Program Format: Live, virtual, instructor-led sessions via Zoom, with on-demand recordings available after each session.
