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• Federal Reserve: Credit Unions Increase Outstanding Credit in August

  By Heather Anderson  |  October 5, 2012

  Credit unions posted another gain in consumer credit, hitting the $29.4 billion mark in August.

• Fed Seen Rethinking How Insurance Companies Face Bank Stress Tests

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  October 4, 2012

  Analyst says recent action by the Fed regarding MetLife and its bank implies the Fed may be rethinking the use of bank metrics.

• Economist Predicts Long Period of Slow Recovery: Onsite Coverage

  By David Morrison  |  September 25, 2012

  LAS VEGAS — St. Louis Fed economist tells ACUMA attendees he sees many reasons to be cautious in medium and long term.

• Federal Reserve: Credit Union Loan Growth Outpaced Banks in July

  By Heather Anderson  |  September 10, 2012

  Despite a decrease in consumer credit in July, credit unions grew their loan portfolios, the Fed reported Monday.

• Commercial Real Estate Market Holds Steady, Improves: Fed

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 30, 2012

  The Federal Reserve Board said commercial real estate market conditions have held steady or improved in nearly all 12 of its districts in recent weeks.

• Insurers Waging Battle With Fed Over Regulation of Thrift Holding Companies

  By Arthur Postal, Elizabeth D. Festa  |  August 28, 2012

  Federal Reserve filing reveals for first time the battle insurers are waging to preserve state regulation, limit federal intrusion on their activities.

• Fed Survey Shows No Change in Small Biz Lending Demand or Bank Underwriting

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 6, 2012

  Some banks easing underwriting standards for large firms but small business requirements remain the same.

• Members May be Swayed More by Economy’s Slowdown

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 3, 2012

  For some members, unstable home values, job insecurity and volatile stock market fears may be more of a concern than rates at their credit unions.

• Bernanke Tells Senate Fed Has No Immediate Easing Plans

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 17, 2012

  Fed chair to address Senate today, House on Wednesday in semiannual report to Congress.

• Ron Paul’s Audit the Fed Bill Could Reach House Floor Later This Month

  By Heather Anderson  |  July 2, 2012

  According to a Monday release, Rep. Ron Paul’s (R-Texas) Audit the Fed bill is expected to receive a House floor vote later this month.