A recap of insights, analysis and discussions we don’t want you to miss. Each month we compile key highlights from selected publications, events, and perspectives to provide you with a deeper look into the work we do at the New York Fed.
March 9, 2018
March 6, 2018
Meeting Across the River: A Visit to Northern New Jersey
On our fourth and final regional visit of 2017, we learned about key issues facing Northern New Jersey and efforts underway to promote inclusive economic growth. The local business and community leaders we spoke with in New Brunswick, Kearny, and Newark raised issues of affordability and mobility, discussed efforts to link local residents to local jobs, and highlighted efforts to repurpose and adapt land and buildings for the 21st century economy.
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February 15, 2018
Establishing Workforce Development as an Investment in Our Economy
Following the Investing in America’s Workforce (IAW) capstone conference in Austin, Texas, we wanted to provide an update on our efforts. As mentioned in our post in September, IAW is a Federal Reserve System-led initiative that seeks to underscore the importance of workforce development as an investment in our national economy.
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February 9, 2018
Questions of Culture: How Can Lawyers Help?
Earlier this week, New York Fed President Bill Dudley participated in a panel discussion on culture and conduct in the financial services industry. This conversation should serve to remind us that while the industry has made progress on the issue, significant work still remains to promote accountability, ethical conduct, and open dialogue and diversity of thought. As we continue to consider these questions, I thought I’d share my perspective on how lawyers can play a critical role in shaping an institution’s culture.
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February 6, 2018
Monthly Wrap‑Up: January 2018
A recap of insights, analysis and discussions we don’t want you to miss. Each month we compile key highlights from selected publications, events, and perspectives to provide you with a deeper look into the work we do at the New York Fed.
January 16, 2018
Transforming Communities: What We Learned
At our December summit on community development finance, Transforming Communities: Driving and Assessing Investment, it became clear that organizations financing community development are at a crossroads.
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January 5, 2018
Monthly Wrap‑Up: December 2017
A recap of insights, analysis and discussions we don’t want you to miss. Each month we compile key highlights from selected publications, events and perspectives to provide you with a deeper look into the work we do at the New York Fed.
December 11, 2017
Transforming Communities: Driving and Assessing Investment
This Tuesday, December 12, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the New York Fed will convene a summit on community development finance. Transforming Communities: Driving and Assessing Investment will advance critical dialogues around defining how community development finance tools can support under-resourced areas, determining the metrics to assess impact, and identifying opportunities for partnerships. Ahead of the conference, we asked senior leaders Denise Scott from LISC and Eric Belsky from the Federal Reserve Board about their views on these issues — from the perspectives of both the policymaker and the practitioner.
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December 6, 2017
Monthly Wrap‑Up: November 2017
A recap of insights, analysis and discussions we don’t want you to miss. Each month we compile key highlights from selected publications, events and perspectives to provide you with a deeper look into the work we do at the New York Fed.
November 27, 2017
On the Road Again: Syracuse, Ithaca, and Rochester Aim for a More Inclusive Economy
For our third regional visit of the year, we traveled to Syracuse, Ithaca, and Rochester. The stops on our trip varied widely — from visiting a drone accelerator site, to meeting with members working on an anti-poverty initiative. Throughout, we heard from community leaders about their efforts to address challenges, such as developing a strong workforce and tackling poverty. We also learned about the promising industries in their communities and their hopes for future growth.
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