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About Us
We’re one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks working together with the Board of Governors to support a healthy economy. Our job is to serve the American public — to serve you. And our mission is to foster economic stability and strength.

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Economic Research
We conduct research to support policymaking and thought leadership on issues important to the Federal Reserve and the Fifth District. We also inform the public through our data and economic analysis, publications, presentations and educational resources.

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- People
- Data & Analysis
- Publications
- Events
- Podcast
- Contacts
- Our Regional Focus
- Special Reports: Economic Impact of COVID-19
Banking & Supervision
We help ensure our financial system is operating safely and effectively, and we help support secure and efficient methods to transfer your funds through our financial system.
Education
We work with teachers, students and the public to enhance understanding of economics, personal finance and the Federal Reserve.

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- Resources & Programs
- Field Trips & Classroom Visits
- Events
- People
Community Development
We work with community partners to identify and address economic challenges and opportunities in low- and moderate-income communities in the Fifth District.

Supervision News Flash

The Supervision News Flash helps you stay abreast of topics and trends affecting financial institutions in the Fifth Federal Reserve District. On a periodic basis we share insights on what our examiners, analysts and economists are seeing both within the Richmond Fed’s portfolio as well as trends from across the entire System.

March 2021

Anatomy of an Account Takeover

March 2021

Unemployment Fraud Surges

January 2021

Law Enforcement Highlight Priorities and Their ‘Wish List’ for Banks

January 2021

Fifth District Banks Help to Fight COVID-19 Related Fraud

August 2020

ACH, Wire and Check, Oh My!

August 2020

Subordinated Debt: In the Spotlight Again