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Spring 2008

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News and Views for Eighth District Bankers

Subprime Crisis:  Is There A Way Out?

Fed Economist Yuliya Demyanyk examines possible solutions to the subprime mess, and how the federal government’s proposal doesn’t go quite far enough.  

Feditorial:  Greatly Strengthened Banking System Aided Economy Since Early 1990s

In his final Feditorial for Central Banker, retiring Fed President Bill Poole discusses how a strong and well-capitalized banking system subject to well-designed prudential supervision has increased the economy’s resilience.

District Banks Face Challenging Environment

After years of strong profits and few asset quality problems, District banks confront a slowing economy and tightening credit markets.

Also in this issue:

Recent Changes to the Fed’s Communication Strategy: Loud and Clear?
Fed Economist Kevin Kliesen looks at how the FOMC is attempting to be even more transparent to the public.

Checks Down, Not Out, While Debit Card Use Rises
The Fed’s 2007 Payments Study shows that more than two-thirds of noncash payments were electronic by 2006.

Fed Invites Banks To Explore Innovation
Innovation in community development among various entities, including banks, is the theme of the week-long, District-wide event.

Fed Facts

  • Treasury Introducing Debit Card for Recurring Federal Benefits
  • New $5 Note Comes Out March 13

Out for Comment
Fed Proposes Changes to Regulation Z (Truth in Lending)