NMDs refer to non-maturity deposits which are share drafts, shares and money market accounts. These accounts have unique risk-reducing properties that are not always reflected an ALM analysis. The funds in an individual share draft account, for example, are immediately withdrawable and the balances tend to be quite volatile. However, when viewed collectively, such balances tend to be stable, dependable and they behave as if they are much longer-term deposits so they can be used to fund longer te
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