Federal Reserve Releases
Federal Reserve News Releases
Federal Reserve News Releases
Speech of Chairman Ben S. Bernanke at the Federal Reserve System Conference on Housing and Mortgage Markets, Washington, D.C., December 4, 2008
Housing, Mortgage Markets, and Foreclosures
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Rising foreclosures pose a threat to the economy, and Fed Chair Ben Bernanke recently proposed that the government take a more active role in stemming the tide of people losing their homes when such loss can be prevented. (…)
The Federal Reserve Board made a new ruling on unfair credit card practices. It's very good news with strong protection for consumers. (…)
Release Date: December 5, 2008
For immediate release
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday proposed for public comment changes to Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) that would revise the disclosure requirements for mortgage loans. The revisions would implement the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (MDIA) which was enacted in July 2008 as an amendment to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). (…)
In an effort to thaw out the nation's frozen credit markets, the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (…)
US Treasure Department Press Release:
November 14, 2008
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PWG Announces Initiatives to Strengthen
OTC Derivatives Oversight and Infrastructure
Washington- The President's Working Group on Financial Markets today announced a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight and the infrastructure of the over-the-counter derivatives market. (…)
Federal reserve board press release: November 12, 2008
The Department of the Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Federal Reserve have recently put into place several programs designed to promote financial stability and to mitigate procyclical effects of the current market conditions. These programs make new capital widely available to U.S. (…)
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday alerted the public to instances of questionable solicitations directed at consumers. These solicitations promise consumers access to personal loans through a nonexistent Federal Reserve lending program. (…)
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the launch of an online resource to help consumers make informed choices when refinancing a home loan. (…)