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Winter 2008

Gloomy Times Continue at District Banks

In response to tight credits and a still-weakening economy, District banks and their U.S. peers continued their descent in the third quarter.

Ask These Questions about Bank Liquidity

Having a realistic and tested contingency funding plan is essential to weather today's volatile financial environment.

Foreclosure Forums Present Solutions

Five Fed-sponsored foreclosure forums this summer and fall explored actual, working solutions to the problems of foreclosure and vacant and abandoned properties.

Bernanke Drops By Bank Commissioners' Meeting

Senior Bankers: Ask the Fed

How Will Fannie and Freddie Operate in the Future?

Feditorial: How To Plan for the Unexpected

 

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Bank, Thrift and Other Key Financial Institution Failures Set Ignominious Standard in 2008
The Fed's Bill Emmons and Andrew Meyer compare bank failures of today with those from the 1980s and earlier.

St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard Discusses Systemic Risk

New Fed Study Examines Crime Rates at the City Level

Fed Research Examines Poverty Concentrations in America

Tools

Use These Guidelines if You're Interested in Using Covered Bonds

Follow Major Federal Reserve Actions

Treasury Can Authorize Early Redemption and ACH Files Delivery

More Term Auction Facility Funds Available to Discount Window Borrowers

Regulatory Roundup

Reg. Z Fee-Based Trigger Increase Takes Effect Jan. 1

Bank Broker Exceptions Outlined in Reg. R Entity Compliance