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Why Volatility Demands Judgment, Not Just Models
Interest rate volatility is forcing banks to rethink how they balance profitability, risk, and governance. Senior treasury and risk practitioners argue that stronger collaboration, faster decision-making, better data, and a healthy risk culture are becoming more important than ever as institutions navigate uncertainty, regulatory pressure, and rapidly changing customer behavior.
Jun 12, 2026
Center for Financial Professionals
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Tags: ALM, Treasury and Liquidity Risk
Why Volatility Demands Judgment, Not Just Models
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  • Interest rate volatility is forcing banks to place greater emphasis on governance, communication, and risk culture
  • Senior practitioners argued that models should be treated as decision-support tools rather than automated answers
  • Collaboration between risk, treasury, and business functions was identified as essential to effective balance sheet management
  • Institutions are increasingly relying on judgment alongside quantitative modeling during periods of uncertainty
  • AI, machine learning, real-time dashboards, and social media monitoring are becoming important management tools
  • High-quality data and timely reporting are critical for faster and more informed decisions
  • Panelists warned that excessive regulation can sometimes distort prudent balance sheet management
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