FRB Investment Suggestions

FRB Investment Suggestions

Proposed Amendment – Mandatory

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Concentration limits$250K per issuer/issueTarget a 5% issue and 10% issuer maximum based on the market value of the portfolio*Percent allocations to better reflect the size of the portfolio as well as enhancing liquidity

Proposed Amendment – Optional

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Average portfolio maturityMaximum 2.5 years“Target” of 2.5 years with a +/- 20% average maturity bandAllows slight over/ under vs. target to allow for market actions and opportunities
Credit ratingsAa/AA minimum per securityExpand to include all ratings of investment grade-rated securities (Baa3/BBB- minimum)~78% of the investment grade universe is rated in the “A” or “BBB” category thereby increasing available options as well as yield
Allowable sectorsU.S. Govt
U.S. Agencies
Corporates
CDs
Municipals (taxable)
Money market funds
Maintain all plus add Asset-backed Securities (ABS)Very similar to the structure and credit quality of Agency MBS, however, are secured by loan receivables from autos, credit cards, RVs, etc.
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