Banking Supervision & Regulation Publications

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Division of Banking Supervision & Regulation (BS&R) prepares periodic reports on banking trends and risks. While produced primarily for financial institutions and internal audiences, many of these reports also are made available to the public so others may gain some insight into issues and concerns of bank supervisors.

Supervisory Spotlight Special Issue - May 21, 2012: Clarifying Stress Testing by Community Banks

Current Supervisory Spotlight - February 2012: Banking Conditions Continue to Improve

View prior issues of Supervisory Spotlight, as well as the predecessor publication, Steve's Corner

12th District Banking Profile/First Glance 12L
These quarterly reports highlight key indicators of banking conditions within the 12th Federal Reserve District.

Current First Glance 12L - First Quarter 2012
Current 12th District Banking Profile - Fourth Quarter 2011

View prior issues of 12th District Banking Profile and First Glance 12L

On the Radar Screen
This periodic report highlights key supervisory and policy issues in the 12th Federal Reserve District.

A new issue of On the Radar Screen will be issued soon.

View prior issues of On the Radar Screen

Asia Focus
This periodic newsletter provides useful context and insight into current economic and financial sector developments in the Asia-Pacific region.

Current Asia Focus - April 2012, Accounting Regulatory Architecture in Asia

View prior issues of Asia Focus

Economic Trends & Conditions:
A periodic overview of national and regional economic issues of relevance to financial institutions.

Current Economic Trends & Conditions - May 2012

View prior issues of Economic Trends & Conditions

Real Estate Lending Risks Monitor
This periodic report examines western real estate market conditions, bank lending concentrations, and loan quality indicators.

Current Real Estate Lending Risks Monitor - November 2011

View prior issues of Real Estate Lending Risks Monitor

Federal Reserve System Publications

Consumer Compliance Outlook
A Federal Reserve System publication dedicated to providing information and analysis of current consumer compliance issues.

The Federal Reserve System: Purposes and Functions
A Federal Reserve System publication that provides additional information on the Federal Reserve's history, responsibilities, and activities.

FRBSF Publications

Community Investments Magazine
This periodic publication focuses on current community development issues.
 
District Circular Letters
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco uses circular letters to communicate new policies and announcements to institutions in the Twelfth Federal Reserve District.

Educational Resources and Publications
A list of resources and publications for teachers and students.