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Reserve ratiosSpecified percentages of deposits, established by the Federal Reserve Board, that banks must keep in a noninterest-bearing account at one of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks.Reserve ratios Similar MatchesFederal Reserve BoardFederal Reserve BoardIn the US, a board of Directors comprised of seven members which directs the federal banking system, appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. The functions of the board include formulating and executing monetary policy, overseeing the Federal Reserve Banks, and regulating and supervising member banks. Monetary policy is implemented through the purchase or sale of securities, and by raising or lowering the discount rate - the interest rate at which banks borrow from the Federal Reserve. Free reservesFree reservesExcess reserves minus member bank borrowings at the Fed. Federal Reserve Act of 1913Federal Reserve Act of 1913Federal legislation that established the Federal Reserve System. Federal Reserve District (Reserve district or district)Federal Reserve District (Reserve district or district)One of the twelve geographic regions served by a Federal Reserve Bank. Borrowed reservesBorrowed reservesFunds borrowed from a Federal Reserve Bank by member banks to maintain the required reserve ratios. Further SuggestionsForeign reservesInternational reserves Federal Reserve System Reserve currency Short term reserves Cash reserves Federal Reserve System Reserves Reserve requirements Reserve currency Required reserves Federal Reserve notes Federal Reserve Bank Official reserves Reserve asset Official reserves Official reserve transactions Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Discretionary reserves Reserve Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Currency reserves US Federal Reserve reserves |
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