Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Financial Stability

The Division of Financial Stability is responsible for coordinating and supporting the Board's work on financial stability. In conjunction with other Board divisions, the division identifies and analyzes potential threats to financial stability; monitors financial markets, institutions, and structures; and assesses and recommends policy alternatives to address these threats. In addition, the division fosters broader understanding of financial stability issues by undertaking longer term research, primarily in banking, finance, and macroeconomics.

Financial Institution Risk Evaluation

The Financial Institution Risk Evaluation section focuses on identifying and measuring the systemic risks of systemically important financial institutions. The section will use a range of public and confidential data to conduct long-term research and timely policy analysis to evaluate the potential for such institutions to amplify negative shocks as well as to contribute to broader vulnerabilities in the financial system. It will also focus on potential emerging risks that could arise from shifts in firms' business modes. Section members will work with other divisions at the Board and Reserve Banks on a variety of institution-focused projects, including the stress tests, conduct of macroprudential supervision, and design and evaluation of regulatory policies.