The Teller Window
A view into the work of the New York Fed
August 8, 2018

Opportunity Zones: Moving Toward a Shared Impact Framework

The tax bill passed in 2017 includes a provision creating various benefits for investors that move capital gains into designated low-income census tracts, known as Opportunity Zones, through special investment vehicles known as Opportunity Funds.

June 15, 2018

Coda: Candid Reflections on the Culture Conversation

This is the final essay in a series leading up to Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry: Progress, Challenges, and the Next Generation of Leaders, a conference the New York Fed is hosting on June 18.

June 13, 2018

Culture and Conduct Reform: A Permanent Mindset Change

This essay is being published from the New York Fed by a guest writer as part of Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry: Progress, Challenges, and the Next Generation of Leaders. The views of the author are his own and are offered by the New York Fed to contribute to discussions on this topic.

June 11, 2018

Reinforcing Ethics in Financial Services

This essay is being published from the New York Fed by guest writers as part of Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry: Progress, Challenges, and the Next Generation of Leaders. The views of the authors are their own and are offered by the New York Fed to contribute to discussions on this topic.

June 8, 2018

Looking to Leadership for Continuity on Culture

This essay is being published from the New York Fed by a guest writer as part of Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry: Progress, Challenges, and the Next Generation of Leaders. The views of the author are his own and are offered by the New York Fed to contribute to discussions on this topic.

June 6, 2018

Cultural Challenges? Blame Isn’t the Answer.

This essay is being published from the New York Fed by a guest writer as part of Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry: Progress, Challenges, and the Next Generation of Leaders. The views of the author are her own and are offered by the New York Fed to contribute to discussions on this topic.

June 4, 2018

Getting the Measure of Managing Culture

This essay is being published from the New York Fed by a guest writer as part of Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry: Progress, Challenges, and the Next Generation of Leaders. The views of the author are her own and are offered by the New York Fed to contribute to discussions on this topic.

June 1, 2018

How Do Supervisors Contribute to the Conversation on Culture?

When we hosted our first conference on reforming culture and behavior in the financial services industry in 2014, significant dialogue around misconduct risk, culture, and supervision didn’t exist. Now, as we prepare to host our fourth event on the topic on June 18, supervision is an accepted and critical part of the global conversation on cultural reform in finance.

Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry: Series Prologue

On June 18, the New York Fed will host its fourth conference focused on reforming culture and behavior in the financial services industry. Speakers and panelists will look at progress to date and the challenges ahead, building on the conversation that started with our first event in 2014.

May 22, 2018

Equipped with Data to Empower Small Businesses

Small businesses are critical to the U.S. economy and it’s clear that we must do more to understand their needs and realities. One key factor in the success of small businesses is financing, and that’s where the Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) comes in. The SBCS is an annual survey of small business owners that focuses on firms with fewer than 500 employees. It’s fielded by all 12 regional banks in the Federal Reserve System and aims to address important information gaps about business capital needs and obstacles.

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The Teller Window is a publication featuring expert knowledge and insight from the New York Fed, including thoughts and perspectives from senior leaders. It offers a deep look at issues that matter to the Federal Reserve’s Second District and the nation.

Articles on the Teller Window focus on the people and programs that help the New York Fed support the U.S. economy. They are written for a wide audience with the aim of illustrating what we are doing and why it matters. Stories include editorials, interviews, explainers, and reports on events and trends in our communities and region. The Teller Window is edited by the Communications and Outreach Group on behalf of the New York Fed. Separately, for analysis from New York Fed economists working at the intersection of research and policy, please see Liberty Street Economics.

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