Electronic Payments Fees Plummet Again

St. Louis Fed President Resigns

Feditorial: Continuing Growth in Technology

W. LeGrande Rives, first vice president of the St. Louis Fed, comments on the Eighth District's technological progress during Tom Melzer's tenure as president.

Consumer Leasing Act Compliance Delayed

Should Community Banks Pursue Electronic Banking?

The ABA cites trends that may increase consumers' acceptance of electronic banking.

Defining a Community Bank's Electronic Strategy

Five different strategies community banks may use in positioning themselves for the use of new technology.

Risk-Focused Consumer Exams to Take Effect

In 1998, the Fed is extending the consumer examination frequency schedule for state member banks and foreign banking organizations.

Small Banks' View of the Fed: Then vs. Now

R. Alton Gilbert, vice president of the St. Louis Fed's Research Divsion, gives a historical perspective of how small banks regard the Fed's involvement in payments services.

Regional Roundup

• Reminder: Return Account Relationship Circular Agreement
• Texarkana Resource Guide Available
• New Look for Monetary Trends

Out for Comment

Fed Facts

• Fed Hires Firm for ACH Study
• Fed Enhances Account Management Reports
• Electronic Call Reports Required

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