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Federal Reserve SystemThe monetary authority of the US, established in 1913, and governed by the Federal Reserve Board located in Washington, D.C. The system includes 12 Federal Reserve Banks and is authorized to regulate monetary policy in the US as well as to supervise Federal Reserve member banks, bank holding companies, international operations of US banks, and US operations of foreign banks.Federal Reserve SystemThe American central banking system which comprises 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks, their branches and all national and state banks within the system. The Federal Reserve sets monetary policy in the USA and regulates the banking system.Similar MatchesFederal Open Market Committee (FOMC)Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)The body that is responsible for setting the interest rates and credit policies of the Federal Reserve System. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemThe managing body of the Federal Reserve System, set which policies on bank practices and the Federal Reserve System. Federal Housing Administration (FHA)Federal Housing Administration (FHA)Federally sponsored agency chartered in 1934 whose stock is currently owned by savings institutions across the United States. The agency buys residential mortgages that meet certain requirements, sells these mortgages in packages, and insures the lenders against loss. Federal agency bondFederal agency bondFixed-income security issued by a government agency such as FNMA. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)A U.S. government agency that regulates and administers the shipping industry. This agency also grants freight forwarder licenses. Further SuggestionsFederal credit agenciesFederal National Mortgage Association Federal deficit (surplus) Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Home Loan Banks Federal gift tax federal agency security Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) Federal Farm Credit Bank Federal Reserve Bank Federal Insurance Contributions Act Federal Advisory Council (FAC) Federal intrafund transactions Federal funds rate Federal Reserve Act of 1913 Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) Federal Land Bank Federal Home Loan Banks Federal Reserve District (Reserve district or district) Federal National Mortgage Association federal gift tax Federal Farm Credit System Federal Savings and Loan Association |
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