special notice

Treasury's Capital Purchase Program

For financial institutions seeking written information on the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program, the Board of Governors and the U.S. Treasury Department have made the following available: application guidelines, frequently asked questions and related press releases.
Minneapolis TARP Contacts

Actions to Restore Financial Stability

A summary of recent Federal Reserve initiatives,
Niel Willardson, Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
November 20, 2008.
(Forthcoming in the December 2008 Region).

Banking Supervision

We accomplish our mission through supervising Ninth District banking organizations, implementing statutes designed to inform and protect consumers, providing credit to the banking system, and requiring sound account management practices for those Ninth District institutions using the Fed's payment system. We also coordinate our work with other state and federal supervisory authorities.

For Banks

Information on and links to banking regulations and guidance, banking applications, education and training resources for bankers, and Federal Reserve services for District bank and financial holding companies, their nonbank subsidiaries, and state-chartered banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System.

For Consumers

Information on and links to Federal Reserve Consumer Help resources, federal consumer protections laws and regulations, and financial education resources.

Financial Studies

Data analysis, research, and policy analysis on topics related to the national and District banking and financial industry and payments systems.

Contacts

Reserve Bank staff is available to provide guidance and assistance on supervisory matters.