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Speed, Security, Efficiency: Improving the U.S. Payment System
Sapenaro, David A. (2014)
As the nation?s central bank, the Federal Reserve has a stake in ensuring that the payment system is functioning at its highest level. This year?s annual report examines a project the Fed is spearheading to improve the payment system. The essay is written by St. Louis Fed First Vice President David Sapenaro, who recently completed his responsibilities as the project?s interim payments strategy director.
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President's Message
Bullard, James B. (2014)
When the Federal Reserve was created more than 100 years ago, the primary goal was financial stability. In the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007-2009, today's public discourse about the Fed is largely focused on its roles with respect to monetary policy, being the lender of last resort and supervision of financial institutions. Nonetheless, financial stability remains of utmost importance. One aspect of financial stability that is receiving increased attention is the payment system. A reliable, efficient and safe payment system is essential to a healthy economy. Quite possibly, the ...
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