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Banking Events
- November 6, 2013
Accounting and Auditing Forum
- November 7, 2013
Accounting and Auditing Forum
Community Banking
We know you are a vital part of the Tenth Federal Reserve District, where more than 95 percent of all banks are community banks. We understand you and have developed resources for you.
For Community Banks
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2013 Seasonal Credit Applications
Institutions may obtain longer-term funds from the Discount Window so they may carry fewer liquid assets the rest of the year and make more funds available for local lending.
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Community Banking Connections
A Federal Reserve System resource for information on guidance, resources and tools for community banks across the United States.
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2012 Community Banking Conference
Banking on New Opportunities, brings together community bankers, regulators and other industry experts to share their perspectives on how community banks are addressing economic and regulatory challenges and evaluating opportunities for providing the services needed for continued growth and success. View the agenda and conference presentations.
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Agricultural Banking and Market Conditions
We're tracking emerging issues, market conditions, financing, banking conditions and more. (First Quarter 2011)
Related resources from our Reserve Bank include the Agricultural Finance Databook, the Agricultural Credit Survey and others. -
Community Depository Institution Advisory Council
You've got representation with us. CDIAC members come from banks, thrift institutions and credit unions from around the region. They meet with Kansas City Fed staff to provide perspective on lending issues, the economy and more.
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Speeches
Our experts speak in your community. Read speeches by Kansas City Fed President Esther George on the vital nature of community banks.
Can Community Banks Still Compete?
(11/2/2012)
About Community Banks
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Survey of Community Banks
We're listening to you. Our survey covers four broad areas: general information; prospects and challenges; regulations and guidance; and staffing and governance. Learn more about the survey and see the results from our 2011 survey.
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District Banking Conditions
We're monitoring banking conditions for the nation and District, including data earnings, expenses, assets, loans and more.
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Lending Patterns of Small Commercial Banks
Nationwide, all bank sizes increased overall lending over the past year, with larger banks increasing lending to a much greater extent. Meanwhile, a larger proportion of small banks increased their small business lending. (December 2012)
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Banking Research
Our analysis of the banking industry includes supervisory and regulatory concerns, lending issues, and risks to financial institutions.
Community Bank
Director Training
Our online training curriculum is designed to allow your bank's directors to quickly develop an understanding of their role in performing bank oversight responsibilities.
Go to Bank Director's Desktop Training Curriculum-
Federal Reserve
Supervision and RegulationWe help ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, stability in financial markets, and fair and equitable treatment of consumers; financial transactions.