Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Press Releases http://www.frbatlanta.org/ The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the other eleven Reserve banks play an important part in all three of the Fed's functions--monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a narionwide payments system Atlanta Fed Logo http://www.frbatlanta.org/images/icon_frblogo.jpg http://www.frbatlanta.org Business Inflation Expectations Moderate in May http://www.frbatlanta.org/research/inflationproject/120523_highlight_bie.cfm Wed, 23 May 2012 10:07:35 EST The inflation expectations of businesses in the Southeast for the coming year moderated to 1.8 percent in May, down from 2.1 percent in April, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's most recent business inflation expectations (BIE) survey. The survey was conducted May 14-18 with 164 firms responding to questions about their business conditions, inflation outlook, and potential pricing pressures. Consumer Scam: People Should Not Use Atlanta Fed Account Numbers to Pay Bills; Could Face Late Fees, Other Charges http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/atlantafed/120509.cfm Wed, 09 May 2012 10:07:35 EST Recently the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has received some unauthorized transactions in which customers try to use the Atlanta Fed's account to pay their bills. Consumers should know that when making online or e-check bill payments, they cannot use Federal Reserve accounts. Business Inflation Expectations Increase in April http://www.frbatlanta.org/research/inflationproject/120416_highlight_bie.cfm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:07:35 EST According to the Atlanta Fed's monthly business inflation survey, southeastern firms expect their unit costs to rise 2.1 percent over the next 12 months. April's reading was up slightly from the previous month, when firms anticipated 2.0 percent inflation. Atlanta Fed Launches The Fed Explained http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/atlantafed/120416.cfm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:07:35 EST The Atlanta Fed is launching the first in a series of short videos that provide perspective on key economic and Federal Reserve issues. The videos will engage audiences ranging from the general public to students and teachers. The first video is a brief animated feature on the principles of inflation and ways the Fed can combat it. Business inflation expectations up slightly in February http://www.frbatlanta.org/research/inflationproject/120222_highlight_bie.cfm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:07:35 EST According to the Atlanta Fed's monthly business inflation survey, southeastern firms expect their unit costs to rise 1.9 percent over the next 12 months. February's reading is up slightly from the previous month, when firms anticipated 1.8 percent inflation. New Survey Measures Business Inflation Expectations http://www.frbatlanta.org/research/inflationproject/120127_highlight_bie.cfm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:07:35 EST According to the inaugural issue of the Atlanta Fed's Business Inflation Expectations survey, respondents expect unit costs to rise 1.8 percent in the coming year. This new online resource, featuring interactive results and more, provides insight into businesses' pricing decisions. Atlanta Fed Announces Monthly Survey of Business Inflation Expectations and Updated Inflation Project Web Page http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/BIEsurvey/120112.cfm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:07:35 EST The Atlanta Fed announced today that it will begin producing a monthly business inflation expectations survey release that will highlight surveyed Southeastern businesses' expectations on the inflation outlook and other factors that can drive pricing decisions. Atlanta Fed Recognizes Three Employees with President's Award http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/120111_awards.cfm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:07:35 EST The President's Award recognizes Sixth Federal Reserve District employees who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding performance. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Names Board Members http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/111222_atlDirectors.cfm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:07:35 EST William H. Rogers, Jr. was elected to a three- year term on the Atlanta Fed's board of directors. Renee Lewis Glover was reelected. McWilliams Appointed to Nashville Branch Board of Directors http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/111222_nshDirectors.cfm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:07:35 EST Scott McWilliams, executive chairman of the board, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL) LLC, Brentwood, Tenn., has been appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Nashville Branch. Mauldin and Stanton Reappointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Birmingham Brnach Board of Directors http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/111222_bhmDirectors.cfm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:07:35 EST Macke B. Mauldin, president of Bank Independent, in Sheffield, Ala., and Thomas R. Stanton, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of ADTRAN Inc., in Huntsville, Ala., have been reappointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Birmingham Branch. Chaney Appointed and Robinson Reappointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's New Orleans Branch Board of Directors http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/111222_nolaDirectors.cfm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:07:35 EST Carl J. Chaney, president and chief executive officer of Hancock Holding Co., the parent company of Hancock Bank, Gulfport, Miss., and Whitney Bank, New Orleans, La., has been appointed and T. Lee Robinson Jr., president of Overseas Hardwoods Company Inc. in Mobile, Ala., has been reappointed to the board of directors. Hurley, Bacardi, and Lang Appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami Branch Board of Directors http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/111222_miaDirectors.cfm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:07:35 EST Thomas W. Hurley, chairman and chief executive officer, Becker Holding Corp., Vero Beach, Fla., Facundo L. Bacardi, chairman of the board, Bacardi Limited, Coral Gables, Fla., and Carol C. Lang, president, HealthLink Enterprises Inc, Miami Beach, Fla., have been appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami Branch. Tome and Barkin Reappointed Chair and Deputy Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Board of Directors http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/111205_directors.cfm Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:07:35 EST Carol B. Tome, chief financial officer and executive vice president of The Home Depot, has been reappointed chair, and Thomas I. Barkin, director of McKinsey & Co., has been reappointed deputy chair of the Atlanta Fed's board of directors. Atlanta Fed Announces Kepler as Vice President and Director of Retail Payments Risk Forum http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/111128_kepler.cfm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:07:35 EST Mary Kepler is assuming the role of vice president and director of the Retail Payments Risk Forum. Atlanta Fed Announces Dirr as Corporate Secretary and Assistant to the President and First Vice President http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110920_dirr.cfm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:07:35 EST Angela Dirr assumes the role of corporate secretary and assistant to the president and first vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Atlanta Fed Names Connor Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the RPO http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110822_connor.cfm Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:07:35 EST Denise Connor has been named senior vice president and chief information officer in the Federal Reserve Banks' Retail Payments Office (RPO). The Atlanta Fed directs the RPO for the Federal Reserve Banks. Atlanta Fed Names Gibilterra Assistant Vice President http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110629.cfm Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:07:35 EST Jennifer Gibilterra has been named assistant vice president in the supervision and regulation division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Lyons Appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Birmingham Branch Board of Directors http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110523_lyons.cfm Mon, 23 May 2011 10:07:35 EST James Lyons, director and chief executive officer of the Alabama State Port Authority since 1999, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Birmingham Branch. Atlanta Fed Announces YouTube Channel http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/atlantafed/pr_110509.cfm Mon, 09 May 2011 10:07:35 EST The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta today announced creation of a YouTube channel featuring Atlanta Fed videos. Atlanta Fed Names Tkac Vice President http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110401_tkac.cfm Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:07:35 EST Paula Tkac has been named a vice president and senior economist in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's research department. Atlanta Fed Names McClure Vice President and Regional Executive; Dyer Named Assistant Vice President http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110401.cfm Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:07:35 EST Lesley McClure has been named vice president and regional executive for the Atlanta Fed's Birmingham Branch. Patrick Dyer has been promoted to assistant vice president in the Federal Reserve System's Retail Payments Office (RPO). Atlanta Fed Announces Plans to Sell Nashville Branch Building http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/atlantafed/110323_nsh_bldg.cfm Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:07:35 EST The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta today announced plans to sell its Nashville Branch building. Atlanta Fed Announces Members of Community Depository Institution Advisory Council http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110318.cfm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:07:35 EST The Atlanta Fed announces the appointment of 13 members of the newly established Sixth Federal Reserve District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). Atlanta Fed Names Blythe and Phifer Assistant Vice Presidents http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/110315.cfm Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:07:35 EST Kim Blythe and Elaine Phifer have been named assistant vice presidents in human resources for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Atlanta Fed Names Egan, Weyman Senior Vice Presidents and Announces a New Assignment for McKee in the Fed's Retail Payments Office http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/sd_110301.cfm Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:07:35 EST Brian Egan and Julius Weyman have been named senior vice presidents in the Federal Reserve Banks' Retail Payments Office (RPO). Also announced was that James McKee, senior vice president in the RPO, will assume responsibility for the RPO's strategic planning and financial group, the portfolio management group and RPO communications. Atlanta Fed Discontinues Research Notes http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/atlantafed/pr_110228.cfm Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:07:35 EST The Atlanta Fed announced that it will cease publication of the Bank's monthly Research Notes press release. The Bank will continue to produce the Weekly Digest, a compilation of the website's new content. Research Notes - February 2011 http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/researchnotes/rn_frb11.cfm Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:07:35 EST Featuring research published in January 2011 Atlanta Fed Recognizes Four Employees with President's Award http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/sd_110128.cfm Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:07:35 EST The Atlanta Fed awarded its annual President's Award for Excellence to Teresa Bass, Jacksonville Branch, and Donna Johnson, Cindy Morgan and Nesta Reckord, in the Atlanta office. Atlanta Fed Names Cunningham Regional Executive for Georgia http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/pressreleases/staffdirectors/sd_110124_cunningham.cfm Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:07:35 EST Tom Cunningham, vice president and associate director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, has been named regional executive for the state of Georgia, announced Dennis Lockhart, Atlanta Fed president and chief executive officer.