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Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the June 17-18 FOMC meeting

News Release: The attached table and charts released on Wednesday summarize the economic projections and the target federal funds rate projections made by Federal Reserve Board members and Federal Reserve Bank presidents for the June 17-18 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee.


Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

News Release: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in April indicates that growth in economic activity has rebounded in recent months. Labor market indicators generally showed further improvement. The unemployment rate, though lower, remains elevated. Household spending appears to be rising ...


Federal Reserve announces results of offering of seven-day term deposits on June 16

News Release: On June 16, 2014, the Federal Reserve conducted a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility. The operation offered seven-day term deposits at an interest rate of 0.27000 percent. Following are the results of the operation: TDF Operation ID: F43 Total Amount Awarded: $92,689,500,000 ...


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with First Southern Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the following enforcement actions: First Southern Bank (PDF), Boca Raton, Florida Order of assessment of civil money penalty dated June 12, 2014 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.


Lael Brainard sworn in as member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Jerome H. Powell sworn in for second term, and Stanley Fischer sworn in as Vice Chairman of the Board

News Release: Click here for more high-resolution photos. Lael Brainard took the oath of office as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on Monday. Jerome H. Powell was also sworn in for a second term on the Board and Stanley Fischer was sworn in as Vice Chairman of the Board. The oaths were administered by Chair Janet L. Yellen in the Board Room.


Federal banking regulators finalize joint supplemental guidance on income tax allocation agreements

News Release: Federal banking regulators on Friday issued final supplemental guidance on income tax allocation agreements involving holding companies and insured depository institutions. An aim of the guidance is to reduce confusion regarding ownership of tax refunds.


Federal Reserve offers seven-day term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility

News Release: On June 16, 2014, the Federal Reserve will conduct a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility (TDF). The Federal Reserve will offer seven-day term deposits with an interest rate of 0.27000 percent and a maximum tender amount of $10,000,000,000. As noted in the Federal Reserve ...


Federal Reserve Board invites comment on proposal to modify regulations for capital planning and stress testing

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday invited comment on a proposal to modify the regulations for capital planning and stress testing.


Federal Reserve announces results of offering of seven-day term deposits on June 9

News Release: On June 9, 2014, the Federal Reserve conducted a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility. The operation offered seven-day term deposits at an interest rate of 0.26000 percent. Following are the results of the operation: TDF Operation ID: F42 Total Amount Awarded: $77,769,000,000 ...


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Allied First Bancorp

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the following enforcement action: Allied First Bancorp, Inc. (PDF), Oswego, Illinois Written Agreement dated June 6, 2014 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions.


Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of Eric S. Belsky as Director of the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the appointment of Eric S. Belsky as Director of the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs. He is expected to start at the Board in August.


Federal Open Market Committee announces its tentative meeting schedule for 2015

News Release: The Federal Open Market Committee on Thursday announced its tentative meeting schedule for 2015: January 27-28 (Tuesday-Wednesday) March 17-18 (Tuesday-Wednesday) April 28-29 (Tuesday-Wednesday) June 16-17 (Tuesday-Wednesday) July 28-29 (Tuesday-Wednesday) September 16-17 (Wednesday-Thursday) October ...


Federal Reserve offers seven-day term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility

News Release: On June 9, 2014, the Federal Reserve will conduct a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility (TDF). The Federal Reserve will offer seven-day term deposits with an interest rate of 0.26000 percent and a maximum tender amount of $10,000,000,000. As noted in the Federal Reserve ...


Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Anchor Commercial Bank, Columbia Commercial Bancorp, Patriot Bancshares, Inc., and Patriot Holdings Nevada, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Anchor Commercial Bank, Juno Beach, Florida Prompt Corrective Action Directive issued Oct. 11, 2011 Terminated May 12, 2014 Columbia Commercial Bancorp, Hillsboro, Oregon Written Agreement issued ...


Federal bank regulatory agencies seek comment on interagency effort to reduce regulatory burden

News Release: The federal bank regulatory agencies today published the first of a series of requests for comments to identify outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome regulations imposed on insured depository institutions.


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with CBOA Financial, Inc., and announces termination of enforcement action with Foundation Bancorp, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the following enforcement action: CBOA Financial, Inc. (PDF), Tucson, Arizona Written Agreement dated May 28, 2014 The Federal Reserve Board also announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Foundation Bancorp, Inc., Bellevue, Washington Written Agreement dated Dec. 23, 2010 Terminated May 28, 2014 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.


Federal Reserve announces results of offering of seven-day term deposits on June 2

News Release: On June 2, 2014, the Federal Reserve conducted a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility. The operation offered seven-day term deposits at an interest rate of 0.26000 percent. Following are the results of the operation: TDF Operation ID: F41 Total Amount Awarded: $59,102,000,000 ...


Federal Reserve announces new schedule of margins applicable for collateral pledged by depository institutions

News Release: The Federal Reserve on Tuesday announced a new schedule of margins applicable for collateral pledged by depository institutions to secure discount window loans and for payment system risk purposes.


Federal Reserve offers seven-day term deposits from its Term Deposit Facility

News Release: On June 2, 2014, the Federal Reserve will conduct a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility (TDF). The Federal Reserve will offer seven-day term deposits with an interest rate of 0.26000 percent and a maximum tender amount of $7,000,000,000. As noted in the Federal Reserve ...


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Columbus Junction State Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the following enforcement action: Columbus Junction State Bank (PDF), Columbus Junction, Iowa Written Agreement dated May 22, 2014 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.