Striking a Balance with Balance Sheets

Scott Hildenbrand, Piper Sander's chief balance sheet strategist, shares his thoughts on managing assets and deposits in 2023 and beyond.

Happy Monday, Bank Slaters,

How was the weekend? Things are humming along here. Enjoying one more quiet week before the road trips begin. I’ll be in Dallas, Nashville, and Kalispell, Mont., in the coming weeks. Maybe our paths will cross.

Let’s talk about balance sheets.

Banks were scrambling in March as high-profile failures drew attention to securities portfolios and the importance of having a strong deposit base. Things have settled down but the importance of wisely managing balance sheets remains a focus.

We discussed balance sheet strategies with Scott Hildenbrand, Head of the Financial Strategies Group at Piper Sandler. He provided a peek into the talks taking place in executive suites and boardrooms around the country.