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The Federal Reserve and You

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Chapter 6: Supervision and Regulation

In this chapter, discover more about how the Federal Reserve supervises and regulates thousands of financial institutions. Learn about the history of the Federal Reserve’s role in the supervision and regulation of the nation’s financial institutions. Find out how Congress passes laws that affect financial institutions and how the Federal Reserve, in cooperation with other regulatory agencies, writes rules to implement those laws.

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Introduction
Introduction (4:15)

Federal Reserve Supervision and Regulation History
Federal Reserve Supervision and Regulation History (1:46)

The Role of Congress in Supervision and Regulation
The Role of Congress in Supervision and Regulation (0:30)

Bank Examinations
Bank Examinations (2:36)