Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Supervision and Regulation

The Division of Supervision and Regulation exercises and oversees the Board’s supervisory and regulatory authority over a variety of financial institutions and activities with the goal of promoting a safe, sound, and stable financial system that supports the growth and stability of the U.S. economy. The Federal Reserve carries out its supervisory and regulatory responsibilities and supporting functions primarily by promoting the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions supervised by the Federal Reserve; taking a macroprudential approach to the supervision of the largest, most systemically important financial institutions; developing supervisory policy (including regulations, policy statements, and guidance); regulating the U.S. banking and financial structure by acting on a variety of proposals; and enforcing laws and regulations.

Trading and Capital Markets

The Trading and Capital Markets section provides economic analysis and technical expertise supporting the Federal Reserve's supervisory and regulatory activities. Section economists carry out policy analysis and independent research related to financial markets, risk measurement and management, and the regulation of financial institutions. The section also participates in bank exams, international standard-setting activities, and compliance monitoring.