News and Views on Eighth District Financial Services

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A Snapshot of the Retail Payments System: Research Results from the Federal Reserve

A comprehensive study by the Fed suggests that while the check is still dominant, electronic forms of payment are on the rise.

Enterprise-Wide Adjustments Conversion Successfully Completed in Eighth District

New check adjustments system will bring improved effectiveness and efficiency throughout the Federal Reserve.

Product Review

2002 Priced Service Fees Announced

New fees are on the way for the Federal Reserve's priced services.

Include Testing on Your New Year's To-Do List

In preparation for System-wide Check Standardization, Eighth District institutions are encouraged to take part in testing.

Your Feedback Is Key--And We're Listening

See what the Fed is doing in response to its national customer satisfaction survey.

Fed Offers New Electronic Distribution Service

With a convenient e-mail alert service, the St. Louis Bank is providing customers with more online information.

Reserve Notes

• Web Updates

• Check Clearing Service Goes Global

• Check Relay News

• Japan Now Accepts Indemnified Photocopies of Money Orders

• 2002 State Quarters

How Well Do You Know Your Money?

See how many questions you get right in our money Q&A.

Looking Ahead: Fed Will Have Single MICR Format in 2005

Recent announcement will bring changes--and efficiency--to nationwide check processing.

MPX Conference Focuses on Future Trends in the Ever-Changing ACH Network

Mid-America Payment Exchange conference brings payments professionals together in St. Louis.

Fed Contacts