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finance2 years ago

"Federal Reserve Closes $161 Billion Arbitrage Opportunity for Banks"

The Federal Reserve is ending its Bank Term Funding Program, which had provided an opportunity for banks to profit from arbitrage. The program, set up during last spring’s regional banking crisis, will conclude on March 11, and new loans made before then will be at no lower than the interest rate on reserve balances. The decision comes as the program's usage reached $161.5 billion, prompting questions about its impact on regional bank stock prices and potential market sentiment.

via MarketWatch|
#arbitrage#bank-term-funding-program#banking-crisis
finance2 years ago

Fed Closes Arbitrage Opportunity with Emergency Loan Program

The Federal Reserve has announced the cessation of new loans through the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) and has closed the arbitrage opportunity that allowed banks to exploit the program for profit. The BTFP, created in response to the 2023 bank-panic and liquidity crisis, had inadvertently allowed banks to borrow at lower rates and earn risk-free income. The Fed's decision to adjust the interest rate on new loans effectively shuts down this loophole, marking the end of the arbitrage opportunity.

via WOLF STREET|
#arbitrage#bank-term-funding-program#fed
finance2 years ago

"Federal Reserve Board to End Bank Term Funding Program on March 11"

The Federal Reserve Board has announced that the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) will stop issuing new loans as scheduled on March 11, after having provided support for the economy and banking system during a period of stress last spring. The program will continue to make loans until that date, and eligible institutions will still have access to the discount window for liquidity needs. The interest rate for new BTFP loans has been adjusted to ensure support in the current interest rate environment, effective immediately.

via Federal Reserve|
#bank-term-funding-program#banking-system#federal-reserve
financeeconomics2 years ago

"Banks Exploit Fed's Rescue Program for Easy Profits"

Banks are taking advantage of the Fed's Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) by borrowing at a rate tied to future interest-rate expectations and then earning from parking the funds at the central bank as overnight deposits. The program, set to expire on March 11, has seen increased usage as investors forecast multiple Fed rate cuts. Despite some analysts attributing the increase to stress on regional banks, it's actually banks seizing the opportunity for free money. In other news, the US debt has surpassed $34 trillion, with interest exceeding $1 trillion, and a spending deal has been reached, though it does not address border funding.

via Mish Talk|
#bank-term-funding-program#banking#debt
finance2 years ago

"End of an Era: Fed's Emergency Loan Programs Set to Expire"

The Federal Reserve's Bank Term Funding Program, set to expire on March 11, is causing a stir in the markets as traders rush to take advantage of a risk-free arbitrage opportunity before it ends, following signals from the Fed's top bank watchdog that the central bank is unlikely to renew the key lending facility created during last year's banking crisis.

via Bloomberg|
#arbitrage#bank-term-funding-program#emergency-program
finance2 years ago

US Banks Reduce Borrowing and Lending for Second Consecutive Week

Emergency borrowing by US banks decreased for the second consecutive week, with borrowing from the Federal Reserve's discount window dropping by 21%. However, borrowing from the Bank Term Funding Program rose by 22% last week. While the decline in emergency borrowing may indicate a stabilization of the banking system, some analysts remain concerned about potential fallout from recent bank failures. The Bank Term Funding Program offers better options for smaller regional banks, allowing them to borrow against their Treasuries at the price they paid and offering a year-long term instead of the 90-day payback period of the discount window.

via Investopedia|
#bank-term-funding-program#emergency-borrowing#federal-reserve
finance2 years ago

Fed lending to banks decreases, indicating financial stability.

US banks have reduced their reliance on two Federal Reserve emergency lending programs, indicating that recent financial industry turmoil may be easing. Banks borrowed a combined $152.6bn in the week through March 29, compared with $163.9bn the previous week. The Bank Term Funding Program saw banks borrow $64.4bn, while $88.2bn was borrowed from the discount window. The Fed did not identify which banks received funding, nor did it specify how many requested it. The lending program will allow banks to borrow against bonds should customers wish to make withdrawals, rather than sell them at a loss.

via Fox Business|
#bank-term-funding-program#discount-window#emergency-lending-programs
finance2 years ago

Banks rely on Fed facilities amidst economic uncertainty.

American banks have increased their borrowing from the Bank Term Funding Program, a new Federal Reserve lending program created after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, to alleviate strains on banks and other institutions. Banks borrowed $53.7 billion from the program as of Wednesday, up from $11.9 billion last week. The program extends one-year loans backed by Treasurys or other secure assets, paying full price even if their market value is lower. Meanwhile, banks' use of the discount window, which is the traditional way they borrow from the Fed, dropped this week.

via CNBC|
#bank-term-funding-program#federal-reserve#finance
finance2 years ago

Fed crisis lending programs reveal banks' strength and regulatory gaps.

Banks borrowed billions of dollars from the Federal Reserve this week using the Bank Term Funding Program and the discount window, as the industry faces a crisis of confidence and liquidity. The Fed eased conditions at the discount window to make it more attractive for borrowers in need of operating funds. Bridge loans were also made to now-shuttered institutions so they could meet obligations regarding depositors and other expenses. The programs ramped up the totals on the Fed balance sheet, escalating the total by some $297 billion.

via CNBC|
#bank-term-funding-program#bridge-loans#discount-window