Thrift examiners will be taking a closer look at how institutions are coping with increased interest-rate risk in today’s market, according to a new advisory from the Office of Thrift Supervision. “There is growing evidence within the industry that many firms are opting to purchase longer-term assets in order to take advantage of the steep yield curve,” says Scott Albinson, managing director of examinations and supervision at the OTS. “Although such products offer relatively