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Nonearning Assets: Taking Control

Financial Institutions

May 06, 2010
by Sue Kappel

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Improving profitability has never been more critical for financial institutions. Past industry missteps, the recession, and rising operational costs all demand that institutions aggressively seek out improvements. The key to sustainable profit improvement and stronger performance management is FOCUS.

Focus on the activities that will truly drive the business to success. Depending on the institution’s market, business model, and a variety of other factors, its focus may be on improving efficiencies, on credit issues, or on straightforward revenue growth.

And yet, part of every institution’s focus must also be taking better control of nonearning assets. When was the last time the institution revisited its nonearning assets?

Take a closer look at these small but mighty pursuits. With the right focus, they could add up to a significant impact on profitability.


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