Good afternoon. On behalf of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, I would like to extend a warm welcome to each of you. I’m required to give the official disclaimer that these are my views and not necessarily those of my Federal Reserve colleagues, but on the warm welcome at least, I think we are unanimous. I am so happy you joined us for a deep dive into a vital part of the financial system: bank funding. I’m a big believer in the power of diverse ideas and open debate. To properly discuss this topic—or really any important economic or financial issue—we need to hear a wide range of perspectives. That includes the ... (full story)