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Summer 2009

What Is the Future of CRA?

The Fed is exploring ways CRA can be updated to fit the changing financial landscape.

Quarterly Report: Slump Persists for District and U.S. Banks

Earnings and asset quality at District and U.S. banks continued their downward slide in the first quarter of 2009.

In-Depth: With Checks Gone, St. Louis Fed Staff Looks To Rekindle Frequent Contact With Bankers

 

Regional Spotlight: Fed Looks at Student Loans and Community College Funding

Central View: Why Stress-Test the Large Banks?

Economic Focus: Banking Sector in Springfield, Mo., Shows Stress of Competition

Understand the Financial Climate with the Fed

 

Central Banker Connected

Views

We take a look at fair-value accounting

District bankers share views on exploring innovation in community development

Shape of effective reform is not yet clear

Keep the appropriate amount for loan and lease losses reserve

Tools

Is it time for you to Ask the Fed?

St. Louis Fed joins PBS on YouTube

Regulatory Roundup

New Truth in Lending final rules take effect

Board delays enactment of trust preferred securities enactment rule for one year

Changes made to Tier 1 capital rules

Tell Your Staff

Food coupons officially going away

Memphis Branch transitioning to currency strap imaging