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Working within the Federal Reserve System, the New York Fed implements monetary policy, supervises and regulates financial institutions and helps maintain the nation's payment systems.   More ››

FEATURES

Federal Reserve Centennial The Federal Reserve System was created on December 23, 1913, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act. To commemorate this milestone, we're taking a look at the people and events that helped shape our system.

2011 Annual Report Analyzes the year's economic and financial developments, including Fed policies and their impact. Also provides financial data on the New York Fed's operations.

Visiting the New York Fed See the world's largest accumulation of gold at our main office in the heart of New York City's financial district. Visitors can also learn about the Federal Reserve System's central banking functions.

The Key to the Gold Vault Resting 50 feet below sea level, on the solid bedrock of Manhattan island, the Fed's vault contains billions of dollars worth of gold. Learn why so much of the world's gold is stored at the New York Fed. 24 pages / 2.54 mb

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Edward Murphy to retire as head of Corporate Group October 11, 2012

Roseann Stichnoth to head New York Fed Financial Services Group; Special Investments Management Group to be merged into Markets September 18, 2012

Carl Turnipseed to retire as head of Financial Services Group September 17, 2012