Fed

• Fed’s Duke: Reg Burden Quantifiably Tougher on Small Banks

  By Heather Anderson  |  February 5, 2013

  Fed governor said banks of $50 million or less in assets hit harder by need to staff up to meet compliance demands.

• Bankrate.com’s McBride: Fed’s Low Rates Will Fuel Home Equity Business

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 31, 2013

  Fed keeps funds rate where they are, exceptionally low; Bankrate economist sees home equity opportunities.

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  Barks Named Chairman of St. Louis Fed Council; Padak Joins Group

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 25, 2013

  CEOs from Missouri, Illinois credit unions on regional depository institution advisory council.

• Federal Reserve to Broaden This Year's Payment Survey

  By David Morrison  |  January 17, 2013

  Additional data to be gathered on payment methods, cash deposit, withdrawal and third-party fraud info.

• Commercial Real Estate Activity Mixed Across Districts: Fed

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 17, 2013

  Though a little weaker than residential real estate, reports on sales and leasing of nonresidential real estate are still mostly positive.

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  Hartford FCU's Danek Named to Boston Fed's CDIAC

  By Marc Rapport  |  January 11, 2013

  Edward Danek Jr. nominated to three-year term by Credit Union League of Connecticut President/CEO Tony Emerson.

• HMDA Reporting Errors Subject of NCUA Jan. 24 Webinar

  By Heather Anderson  |  January 2, 2013

  NCUA and Fed experts will address common errors in data submissions.

• CU Economists: Fed Announcement Makes Increased Transparency, But Little Else

  By Heather Anderson  |  December 14, 2012

  Chairman Ben Bernanke made history this week when he said the Fed would keep long term rates low until unemployment drops to 6.5% or below.

• NAFCU Talks Credit Unions and Liquidity with Fed

  By Heather Anderson  |  December 3, 2012

  Trade presents its 2012 Report on Credit Unions, notes 30% intend to access liquidity in the next 12 months.

• Auto, CRE Loan Demand Up Even as Lenders Tighten Credit Standards

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 23, 2012

  Fed Beige Book says lenders in several major cities experiencing stronger demand for loans compared to previous months.