federal reserve

Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States of America. It was created on December 23, 1913, with the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act, after a series of financial panics led to the desire for central control of the monetary system in order to alleviate financial crises.

(source: federalreserve.gov)

Consumers Prefer Instant Payments, Federal Reserve and PYMNTS Data Show
Consumers Prefer Instant Payments, Federal Reserve and PYMNTS Data Show
February 16, 2024  |  Faster Payments

An official with the Atlanta Federal Reserve says findings from a 2023 Federal Reserve study confirm the growing appetite for instant payments. Claire Greene, payments...

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Fed Governor: Some Cross-Border Payment Frictions Are Necessary
Fed Governor: Some Cross-Border Payment Frictions Are Necessary
February 15, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

When it comes to cross-border payments, there are necessary and unnecessary frictions. That’s according to Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, who discussed the challenges facing cross-border payments...

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Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
February 14, 2024  |  Economy

It’s still too early to determine if the economy can have a soft landing, Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday (Feb....

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Fed Finds Consumers Optimistic About Credit but Not Inflation
Fed Finds Consumers Optimistic About Credit but Not Inflation
February 12, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. consumers are feeling more optimistic about their financial conditions and access to credit. That’s according to the January 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations, released Monday...

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Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
Fed’s Data Hints at Slowing Embrace of Revolving Debt
February 09, 2024  |  Economy

Is there a literal slowdown in the cards? The Federal Reserve’s latest report on consumer credit data showed that overall, households took on $1.5 billion...

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APIs Promise to Make Instant Payment Systems Interoperable
APIs Promise to Make Instant Payment Systems Interoperable
February 08, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Cory Barnes, senior product manager at Form3, told PYMNTS that instant payments can reach their full potential only when far-flung systems are truly in sync...

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Younger Borrowers Feel Strain as Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise
Younger Borrowers Feel Strain as Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise
February 06, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The pressures of increased debt burdens are put in stark relief with the latest data from the central bank. And the burden is felt keenly...

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As Banks Tighten Lending, Are Private and Alternative Credit Channels Gaining Ground?
As Banks Tighten Lending, Are Private and Alternative Credit Channels Gaining Ground?
February 05, 2024  |  Loans

The banks continue to tighten, the traditional channels are tougher to navigate in the commercial lending space. And against a backdrop where smaller firms are...

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Banks Report Tighter Standards, Lower Demand for Lending in Q4
Banks Report Tighter Standards, Lower Demand for Lending in Q4
February 05, 2024  |  Banking

Banks tightened their standards on loans to both businesses and households in the fourth quarter. They also saw lower demand for lending during that period,...

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