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Rate Hike, Hedging Strategies Boost Regions Bank’s 1Q Earnings
National Mortgage News, Apr. 18, 2017–Laura Alix (subscription)
Regions Financial in Birmingham, Ala., reported an increase in its first-quarter profit, as higher market interest rates and investment securities balances offset lower average loan balances.