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.

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Real-Time Payments to See B2B Summer Surge Amid Higher Transaction Limits
Real-Time Payments to See B2B Summer Surge Amid Higher Transaction Limits
July 07, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

The transaction limits tied to real-time payments have been marching steadily higher. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FinTechs Pursue Direct Connections to the Fed With National Trust Bank Charters
FinTechs Pursue Direct Connections to the Fed With National Trust Bank Charters
July 07, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

For several FinTechs, in the move to broaden scale and scope to a nationwide level, all roads lead to the Fed. Get the Full Story...

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Fed Flags Overspending Fears as Invisible Payments Soar
Fed Flags Overspending Fears as Invisible Payments Soar
July 02, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Frictionless commerce has increasingly been the holy grail of online and in-store commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Wise Files Application to Create National Trust Bank in US
Wise Files Application to Create National Trust Bank in US
July 02, 2025  |  Banking

London-headquartered payments firm Wise reportedly filed an application to create a national trust bank in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Banks Increase Dividends After Passing Federal Reserve’s Annual Stress Tests
Banks Increase Dividends After Passing Federal Reserve’s Annual Stress Tests
July 01, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The biggest U.S. banks reportedly increased their dividends after passing the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fed Votes to Advance Proposal to Ease Banks’ Capital Requirements
Fed Votes to Advance Proposal to Ease Banks’ Capital Requirements
June 25, 2025  |  Banking

The Federal Reserve reportedly voted Wednesday (June 25) to advance a proposal that would ease the “enhanced supplementary leverage ratio” that determines the amount of...

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Fed Drops ‘Reputational Risk’ Rule, Paving Way for Banks to Enter Crypto
Fed Drops ‘Reputational Risk’ Rule, Paving Way for Banks to Enter Crypto
June 25, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Sometimes the biggest news can make the smallest splash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fed’s Powell Tells House Committee Tariff-Based Inflation Will ‘Show Up’
Fed’s Powell Tells House Committee Tariff-Based Inflation Will ‘Show Up’
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday (June 24) that higher tariffs will likely lead to higher prices down the line – though...

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Tariffs Likely to ‘Weigh on Economic Activity’ Fed Chair Says
Tariffs Likely to ‘Weigh on Economic Activity’ Fed Chair Says
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve wants more time to study the impact of tariffs before cutting rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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