Banks are usually funded with relatively liquid, short-term deposits which are lent out long term as loans. Loans are inherently illiquid. Companies and individuals rarely borrow unless they have a financing need. Banks face the risk that a large portion of their depositors will demand their funds back at the same time. Management has to [...]
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