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Restructuring of the check processing operations in the Tenth and Eleventh Districts, Regulation CC

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday approved amendments to Appendix A of Regulation CC that reflect the restructuring of the Federal Reserve's check processing operations in the Tenth and Eleventh Districts.


Federal Reserve will offer $30 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility on February 11, 2008

News Release: On Feb. 11, 2008, the Federal Reserve will offer $30 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Additional information regarding the auction is listed below; the auction will be conducted as specified in this Announcement, Regulation A, and the terms and conditions of the Term Auction Facility (www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/taf.htm).


Request for comment on proposed changes to Regulations D and I to incorporate provisions of the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday requested public comment on proposed changes to Regulation D (Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions) and Regulation I (Issue and Cancellation of Federal Reserve Bank Stock) to incorporate provisions of the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006. ...


Board's Consumer Advisory Council will meet on March 6

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board announced Wednesday that the Consumer Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 6. The meeting will take place in Dining Room E, Terrace Level, in the Board’s Martin Building. The session will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Anyone planning ...


Approval of proposal by Royal Bank of Canada

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the proposal by Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal, Canada, and its subsidiary bank holding companies to acquire Alabama National BanCorporation, Birmingham, Alabama, and its subsidiary banks.


Approval of proposal by First National Bank Group

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced its approval of the application filed by First National Bank Group, Inc., Edinburg, to acquire up to 9.9 percent of the voting shares and control of Southside Bancshares, Incorporated, Tyler, both in Texas.


Written agreement with Salin Bank and Trust Company

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and among Salin Bank and Trust Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions.


Federal Reserve will conduct two auctions of 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility in February

News Release: The Federal Reserve will conduct two auctions of 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility (TAF) in February. It will offer $30 billion in an auction to be held on Monday, February 11 and $30 billion in an auction to be held on Monday, February 25.


Approval of the discount rate action of the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond, Minneapolis, and Dallas

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday approved actions by the Boards of Directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond, Minneapolis, and Dallas, decreasing the discount rate at the Banks from 4 percent to 3-1/2 percent, effective immediately.


FOMC statement

News Release: The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate 50 basis points to 3 percent.


Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $30 billion in 28-day credit held on January 28, 2008

News Release: On Jan. 28, 2008, the Federal Reserve conducted an auction of $30 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Following are the results of the auction: Stop-out rate: 3.123 percent Total propositions submitted: $37.452 billion Total propositions accepted: $30.000 billion Bid/cover ...


Termination of enforcement action against United Bancshares

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below. Terminations of enforcement actions are listed on the Federal Reserve's public website, www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/enforcement, as they occur.


Approval of proposal by PNC Financial Services Group and PNC Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Pittsburgh, to merge with Sterling Financial Corporation, Lancaster, both of Pennsylvania, and the application by PNC Bank Delaware, Wilmington, to merge with Delaware Sterling Bank & Trust Company, Christiana, both of Delaware.


Approval of proposal by State Bank of India

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday approved the application by State Bank of India, Mumbai, India, to establish a branch in Jackson Heights, New York.


Federal Reserve will offer $30 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility on January 28, 2008

News Release: On Jan. 28, 2008, the Federal Reserve will offer $30 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Additional information regarding the auction is listed below; the auction will be conducted as specified in this Announcement, Regulation A, and the terms and conditions of the Term Auction Facility (www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/taf.htm).


Approval of the discount rate action of the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta and Kansas City

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday approved actions by the Boards of Directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta and Kansas City, decreasing the discount rate at the Banks from 4-3/4 percent to 4 percent, effective immediately.


Order of prohibition against Aldo N. Morales

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the issuance of a Consent Order of Prohibition against Aldo N. Morales, former vice president, loan officer, and institution-affiliated party of Coconut Grove Bank, Miami, Florida. Mr. Morales, without admitting to any allegations, consented to the issuance ...


Order of assessment of a civil money penalty against Traders Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the issuance of consent Order of Assessment of a Civil Money Penalty against Traders Bank, Spencer, West Virginia, a state member bank. Traders Bank, without admitting to any allegations, consented to the issuance of the Order in connection with its alleged violations of the Board's Regulations implementing the National Flood Insurance Act.


Approval of the discount rate action of the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Dallas, San Francisco, and St. Louis

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday approved actions by the Boards of Directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Dallas, and San Francisco, decreasing the discount rate at the Banks from 4-3/4 percent to 4 percent, effective immediately.


FOMC statement

News Release: The Federal Open Market Committee has decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate 75 basis points to 3-1/2 percent.