Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

The sixth release of Community Banking Connections is available now. This newsletter is a source for information on supervisory guidance, resources, and tools to help community bankers conduct their business in a safe and sound manner. In this issue you'll find information on: ? The Federal Reserve’s supervisory approach to complex bank–fintech partnerships and common risk factors associated with them ? Security practices for cloud environments ? A recap of the Midwest Cyber Workshop To start reading the newsletter, visit https://bit.ly/3V07EwH #FederalReserve #CommunityBanking #Banking #Compliance #Fintech #BankSecurity #CyberWorkshop

Immigrant women, particularly those with a bachelor’s degree, have impacted the labor force. In a TEN Magazine article, Andrea Gallagher, Kansas City Fed's Omaha Senior Public Affairs Specialist, looks into recent research which found that foreign-born women have experienced larger labor force participation rate gains than U.S.-born women: https://bit.ly/3UC60kv

Payment scams are a growing risk for consumers using fast payments. A new Payments Briefing by Ying Lei Toh offers some ways financial institutions and fast payment system operators can help: https://bit.ly/3Z8vlFw

Over the past 3 years, #Oklahoma has seen its largest population increases since 2013. Learn about the geography, demographics and occupations of those who have migrated to Oklahoma in this report: https://bit.ly/3xfRztQ

When trying to bring an affordable housing project to fruition, multiple streams of funding can help. In this article, Ariel Cisneros, Kansas City Fed's lead development community advisor, shares how new construction in Denver is offering a lesson in affordable housing financing: https://bit.ly/3Zc9Q5J

Kansas City Fed's President and CEO Jeff Schmid is speaking today on "Longer-term Considerations for Growth and Monetary Policy" at the Greater Omaha Chamber's Economic Outlook Forum. Read his remarks at https://bit.ly/40VUPau #FederalReserve #Economy #Economics #MonetaryPolicy #Nebraska #Omaha

Luca Van der Meer explains the benefits of monitoring uncertainty around the future path of interest rates... and how the Kansas City Fed's Measure of Policy Rate Uncertainty overcomes limitations identified in past studies. To learn more and view the KC PRU, visit https://bit.ly/3TQIsbi. #FederalReserve #Economics #Economy #InterestRates #Data #MonetaryPolicy #Finance

Curious on the latest regional commercial real estate (CRE) activity? We released our latest CRE Index, which incorporates a broad range of related economic activities and financial considerations across a variety of commercial property types. For more details on the index and to view the 2024 fourth quarter release, visit: https://bit.ly/3QQsFIe

Are you an inquisitive, analytical person who enjoys working in teams? At the Kansas City Fed you’ll find a collaborative culture that encourages staff to exercise initiative and ownership of their work. We succeed by emphasizing the growth and development of diverse team members like you and supporting a culture that empowers people to make a difference. As a member of our Supervision and Risk Management team, you will contribute to the safety and soundness of the nation’s financial system while benefiting from a flexible/hybrid schedule, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. We are hiring for the following positions. Ready to make a difference? Reach out to learn more or apply today! Financial Examiner (Denver, CO) Review financial information, assess legal and regulatory compliance, and evaluate risks within banking organizations. Bank examiner commission from a federal or state banking regulatory agency is required. Apply at: https://bit.ly/4fLT2sW Risk Specialist (Omaha, NE; Denver, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; or Kansas City, MO) Monitor banking industry and policy issues and trends and prepare and present summaries, tools, and reports to staff and management. Apply at: https://bit.ly/3YKqmt9 Financial Examiner - Commissioned (Oklahoma City, OK) Review financial information, assess legal and regulatory compliance, and evaluate risks within banking organizations. Bank examiner commission from a federal or state banking regulatory agency is required. Apply at: https://bit.ly/4hNgxDq Financial Examiner (Omaha, NE) Review financial information, assess legal and regulatory compliance, and evaluate risks within banking organizations. Apply at: https://bit.ly/3UP7Qif IT Examiner/Risk Specialist (Omaha, NE; Denver, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; Kansas City, MO) Assess, manage, and prevent risks related to information technology systems. Apply at: https://bit.ly/4hKxK0o #FederalReserve #BankExaminer #FinancialExaminer #Banking #BankingJobs #Finance #RegulatoryCompliance #AssetManagement

What exactly is the Fed Funds rate and what does it mean for consumers? Find out in this Snack-Sized Econ video from the Kansas City Fed: https://bit.ly/4acYTEx