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Spring 2007

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News and Views for Eighth District Bankers

Connecting Bank Directors to Management Oversight Resources

Access many resources in one place; also see the updated Insights bank director training course.

Feditorial: Expanded Mission Means a Sturdier Stool

Bank President Bill Poole examines how the St. Louis Fed has expanded our mission to include two important functions.

Guidance Issued on Commercial Real Estate Concentrations

CRE lending guidance to aid in developing risk management practices

How U.S. Currency Stacks Up—at Home and Abroad

American currency is unique among the world’s currencies for many reasons.  

Also in this issue:

Bankers Can Take Community Lead in a Crisis
The Fed suggests that bankers get involved with local governments and businesses that are making precautionary pandemic or other crisis plans.

Check Up on Customer Feedback Opportunities
We use feedback to improve our ability to deliver you quality products and services.

Treasury Offers OTCDirect
Customers can order savings bonds from web-based service in bank lobbies.

Regional Roundup

  • Seasonal Credit Available

  • Check 2007 Price and Product Changes

Fed Facts

  • Fed Eliminates Certain Regulation O Requirements

  • Pre-Order Presidential One Dollar Coins

  • Fed Starts New Study on Electronic Payments and Check Usage

Calendar

  • Neighborhoods in Bloom: March 20 (Louisville, Ky.)

  • Evansville Economic Forum: March 28 (Evansville, Ind.)