The Richmond Fed publishes a quarterly Banking Conditions Report focusing on key metrics to help equip bank supervisors and bankers with valuable insights into Fifth District and national financial performance and emerging trends. We hope to use the data, as well as the examiner perspective, to share insights into the District's financial institution safety and soundness. This article takes a closer look at the recent modest rise in non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Fifth District—particularly in commercial and industrial (C&I) loans.

This year’s Cyber Risk in the Financial Sector Conference brought together experts from industry, government and academia to discuss the growing threat of cyber risk in the financial sector, and the need for cyber risk management practices to continuously adapt and evolve in the face of ever-growing risks.