as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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what sources can financial firms use to meet their liquidity needs?
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sources include operating cash flows, selling near-term cash equivalent assets, entering into repurchase agreements, asset securitization, issuing debt obligations, and issuing equity or related capital instruments.
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