Our Mission: Why we exist


The mission of the Bank is to foster the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the national monetary, financial, and payments systems so as to promote optimal economic performance.
  • Monetary Policy
    Contribute to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy that promotes financial stability and sustainable economic growth; price stability fosters these goals.

  • Supervision and Regulation
    Provide supervisory and regulatory oversight to financial institutions in a way that fosters a sound, accessible, and competitive financial system that inspires trust.

  • Financial Services
    Promote a safe and efficient payments mechanism, while providing high-quality, innovative financial services to depository institutions, the U.S. Treasury, and the public.