Understanding The Language Of Banking: A Deep Dive

Master the language of financial institution management. Learn how to identify and maximize strengths.

Financial institution management relies heavily on a specialized language of acronyms and terminology. You must master the concepts and terms to drive your organization to success after the pandemic.

From undertaking a SWOT analysis to calculating your institution’s profit margin, the management of financial institutions presents unique requirements. Knowing questions to ask, balance sheet impacts, and the fundamental decisions that drive bank financial performance will enable you to build a stronger institution.

• How should you identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats?
• How can you calculate your institution’s profit margin?
• How does leverage work? Who bears the risk?
• Can you use deposits to make a profit?
• What do bank and credit union balance sheets reflect?
• How should you calculate ROA and ROE growth?
• How much capital does your institution need?
• What 12 decisions drive bank financial performance?