Banking

The keeping and use of money for savings, commercial, investment, or exchange purposes.

Resources in this category:

American Currency Exhibit
http://www.frbsf.org/currency/index.html

"Money hasn't always looked like it does today. Explore the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit online and watch history come alive as you step back in time to our nation's beginning. Learn how our country's rich history is closely tied with our currency. Discover the role the Federal Reserve has played--and continues to play--in that history. Select Tour Showcase of Bills to examine highlights from the collection. Select Tour Exhibit by Era to navigate through historical eras, beginning with the Colonial struggle for independence. Your mode of transportation through history ranges from the Colonial horse to the global economy's jet airplane. As you follow the transportation revolution and the evolution of American currency, you'll learn how these events not only reflect our history, but help shape it."

ATM Locator
http://visaatm.infonow.net/bin/findNow?CLIENT_ID=VISA

Searchable database that will help you find an Automatic Teller Machine in any city in the United States, and even give you a map!

The Bank for International Settlements
http://www.bis.org/

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international organization that serves as a bank for central banks. It contains many original resources including economic and monetary statistics and research papers and "forum to promote discussion and policy analysis among central banks and within the international financial community."

Bank Rate Monitor
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/default.asp

"Business news and consumer rates on savings, mortgages, auto loans, home equity loans, credit cards, checking account, ATM, and online fees." Lists rate for banks and thrifts in major U.S. metropolitan areas.

Banking News from Topix.net
http://www.topix.net/business/banking

Continually updated feed of banking news that links to resources all over the Web. Also includes general current events and general business news.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
http://www.federalreserve.gov/

An official source of information about Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This site provides information about federal reserve system, monetary policy, banking information and regulation,payment systems,economic research and data which include current interest rate statistics, bank prime rates, foreign exchange rates, U.S. government securities rates, conventional mortgage rates. It also provides consumer information for consumers and for community development . It also provides list of publications and websites of various federal agencies related to federal reserve system.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
http://www.moneyfactory.gov/

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) web site covers all aspects of currency and postage stamps. This web site is designed to be an easy to use resource for information on security documents.

FED101: The Federal Reserve Today
http://www.kc.frb.org/fed101/

An interactive guide to the U.S. Federal Reserve system, including History, Structure, Monetary Policy, Banking Supervision, and Financial Services.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
http://www.fdic.gov/

"The FDIC is the independent deposit insurance agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's banking system." Sections include the FDIC Corporate Library and consumer information.

House Committee on Financial Services
http://financialservices.house.gov/

The House Committee on Financial Services is responsible for addressing legislation covering banks, banking, economic stabilization, insurance, international finance, money, credit, private and public housing, securities and exchanges, and urban development.

Investment Banking News from Topix.net
http://www.topix.net/business/investment-banking

Continually updated feed of investment baking news that links to resources across the Web.

Ram Research Group
http://www.ramresearch.com/

Ram Research Group surveys over 500 banks, credit unions and financial companies which provide consumer credit cards, accounting for over 97% of the U.S. market. Terms and rates are described. The site also includes consumer tips and news about the credit card industry.

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
http://banking.senate.gov/

The committee that monitors legislation on banks, financial institutions, control of prices of commodities, deposit insurance, economic stabilization and defense production, export and foreign trade promotion, federal monetary policy including the Federal Reserve System, financial aid to commerce and industry, issuance and redemption of notes, public and private housing, urban development, and urban mass transit.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
http://www.moneyfactory.com/

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) web site covers all aspects of currency and postage stamps. "This web site is designed to be an easy to use resource for information on security documents."