The banking industry has once again proven to be a haven for corruption and deceit, with FDIC-Insured Institutions reporting a net income of $79.8 billion in the first quarter of 2023. But beneath the surface, a different story emerges.
According to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile, the industry’s net income increased by $11.5 billion (16.9 percent) from the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by strong growth in noninterest income. However, this growth is largely attributed to the accounting treatment of the acquisition of two failed institutions and record-high trading revenue at large banks.
The net interest margin (NIM) of 3.31 percent was 7 basis points lower than a quarter ago, but 77 basis points higher than the year-ago quarter. The decline in the NIM reflects the cost of deposits rising at a faster rate than yields on loans. Yields on loans increased 32 basis points from the prior quarter to 6.08 percent, while the cost of deposits increased 43 basis points from fourth quarter 2022 to 1.42 percent.
Unrealized losses on securities totaled $515.5 billion in the first quarter, down $102.2 billion (16.5 percent) from the prior quarter. FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg stated, “The banking industry has proven to be quite resilient during this period of stress. Net income still remains high in relation to historical measures, asset quality metrics remain favorable, and the industry remains well capitalized. However, the industry continues to face significant downside risks from the effects of inflation, rising market interest rates, slowing economic growth, and geopolitical uncertainty.”
The banking industry reported an average return on assets (ROA) of 1.36 percent in the first quarter, up from 1.16 percent in fourth quarter 2022 and 1.01 percent in first quarter 2022. Loan balances declined modestly from last quarter, but grew from a year ago. Total deposits declined for a fourth consecutive quarter.
Community banks reported lower net income from the prior quarter, with asset quality metrics remaining favorable despite modest deterioration. The FDIC’s Quarterly Banking Profile highlights the resilience of the banking industry, but also warns of the significant risks it faces. As the industry continues to navigate these challenges, one thing is clear: the truth behind the numbers is often far more sinister than it seems.
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Key Facts
- Agency: FDIC
- Category: White Collar Crime
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