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Winter 2007

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News and Views for Eighth District Bankers

How Can Bankers Help Customers through the Subprime Mess?

Use these Federal Reserve and other resources to help clients avoid reaching foreclosure.

Feditorial:  The Subprime Mess:  What’s Happening Now and What’s Next?

Many challenges remain following the Fed and market actions of the summer and fall.

Decade Sees Growth in State Member Banks Seeking Fed Supervision

A look at the increase in the number of state member banks now regulated by the Fed.

Subprime: What Were They Thinking?

An examination of some of the decisions that created the subprime mortgage problems. 

Also in this issue:

St. Louis Fed President Bill Poole To Retire in March
Poole has led the Eighth District for 10 years.

Use the Fed’s Discount Window for Immediate Short-Term Needs
Here’s how to fulfill temporary shortages of liquidity for qualifying banks.

New $5 Bill To Circulate in Early 2008
Security upgrades make the five-spot harder to counterfeit.

Regional Roundup

  • Check Customer Service Call Centers Consolidate
  • Study Examines Joblessness Concentration
  • Bankers among Execs Named to New Fed Advisory Council
  • Fed Will Cut Check 21 Fees in 2008

Fed Facts

  • Agencies Expand Range for Extended On-Site Exams
  • HMDA 2006 Data Available

Calendar
Reaching the Unbanked and Underbanked: Dec. 13 (Little Rock)

Out for Comment
Agencies Propose Rule on Internet Gambling Act