Federal Reserve System

Introduction:

The Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States, is charged with administering and making policy for the Nation’s credit and monetary affairs. Through its supervisory and regulatory banking functions it helps to maintain the banking industry in sound condition and thereby capable of responding to the Nation’s domestic and international financial needs and objective.

More Detailed Information

Homepage and Introductory Information to top

Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Sitemap


News, Public Affairs, History, etc. to top

Federal Reserve Statistical Releases  presents all the key measures of the economy---weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical economic measurements..

Presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks

Latest Economic Indicator

Federal Government (and State Government) Financial Regulatory Agencies

Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate  extensive listing of associated topics.


Customer Service to top

How to File a Complaint About a Bank

It's Your Money   hour-long Federal Reserve videotape of a program on "Saving & Investing" - $11.95.

Vehicle Leasing  guide to vehicle leasing.

Home Mortgages  where to shop and what to look for.

Credit Card Selection - Save Money!


Organization to top

The Twelve Federal Reserve Districts  point and click map of the U.S. gives you a good opportunity to learn about this organization---addresses and phone numbers are also available.

The Federal Reserve System’s National Information Center of Banking Information  comprehensive information on banks and other institutions for which the Federal Reserve has a supervisory, regulatory, or research interest including both domestic and foreign banking organizations in the U.S.

Financial Regulatory Agencies

National Credit Union Administration

Foreign Central Banks


Information Technology to top

Federal Reserve Y2K Page  comprehensive picture of progress to date.


Other Items of Interest to top

Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions - Beige Book

Project Information Documents - World Bank  planning document.

Financial Services University  online financial courses.

The Dismal Scientist® - Financial Data Update

Glossary of Financial Terms

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)

Mark Benkopf's Central Banking Resource Center

U. S. Credit Unions Listed by City and State