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Boston Fed forms new Payments Advisory Council  

Council made up of bankers and payments system leaders from New England

The Boston Fed's Susan M. Collins and participants listen to HousingWorks RI's Annette Bourne give her perspective on local challenges during a housing and development roundtable at CIC Providence in Rhode Island. May 6, 2026.

Boston Fed president visits RI to hear about opportunities in real estate, higher education

Collins met with business owners, housing developers, and higher-ed leaders

Susan M. Collins, President and CEO of the Boston Fed gives remarks to the Boston Economic Club.

The U.S. Economy: Resilience Amid Risks and Uncertainty

Collins delivered remarks and participated in a fireside chat with the Boston Economic Club

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Highlights of local and national media coverage of the Boston Fed and its leadership team

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Shifting ground: Dozens of college closures across New England jolt region famed for higher ed

College closings have deep economic and cultural impacts, and schools are working to slow the trend

by Amanda Blanco and Jay Lindsay

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What stops the bleeding? Health care gets harder to find in northern New England

Patients, providers feel the pressure amid growing distances, closing units

by Amanda Blanco and Jay Lindsay

'Innovation is a team sport': Company founded in two-car garage keeps entrepreneurial spirit alive

Hypertherm CEO says collaboration, community roots help shape their manufacturing future

by Allison Ross

Report: Data indicate accessible child care improves women’s labor force outcomes in New England

Authors’ analysis shows available and affordable care boosts labor force participation, employment

by Larry Bean

Community bank president talks change, technology, and keeping banking local

Anne Tangen, a member of the Boston Fed’s CDIAC, says local banks are critical to communities

by Allison Ross

The Beige Book – First District

Economic activity rebounds, sees slight growth; outlook mixed as gas prices strain household budgets

Could stablecoins, tokenization reshape the U.S. financial system?

Boston, New York Fed event explores the potential impacts of crypto innovations

by Amanda Blanco

Boston Fed president visits RI to hear about opportunities in real estate, higher education

Collins met with business owners, housing developers, and higher-ed leaders

by Amanda Blanco

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Events

Upcoming

October 13, 2026

Regional and Community Bankers Conference Series

25th Annual Regional & Community Bankers Conference

Upcoming

October 22, 2026

Applied Micro Study Group

"'Something Works' in U.S. Jails: Misconduct and Recidivism Effects of the IGNITE Program" - Peter Hull, Brown University

Upcoming

November 5–6, 2026

Federal Reserve Stress Testing Research Conference

2026 Federal Reserve Stress Testing Research Conference

June 4, 2026

Applied Micro Study Group

“Losing Medicaid and Crime” - Catherine Maclean, George Mason University

May 22, 2026

Third Conference on Stablecoins and Tokenization

March 23–26, 2026

2026 National Community Investment Conference – Innovations in Public-Private Partnership

March 18, 2026

Future of Financial Services Roundtable

February 24, 2026

2026 Technology-Enabled Disruption Conference: Shaping the Future of Finance and Payments

December 10, 2025

Regional Economic Partnerships: Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives site visit

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Press Releases

Boston Fed announces formation of new Payments Advisory Council

June 22, 2026

Boston Fed announces 2026 Board of Directors

January 9, 2026

Dr. Sunny Eappen Steps Down as Member of the Board of Directors

October 10, 2025

Speeches

The U.S. Economy: Resilience Amid Risks and Uncertainty

Susan M. Collins, President & Chief Executive Officer

May 13, 2026 |Boston, Massachusetts

Remarks to the Boston Economic Club

Observations on the Economic Outlook, and Small Business

Susan M. Collins, President & Chief Executive Officer

March 6, 2026 |Springfield, Massachusetts

Outlook 2026, hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce

Welcoming Remarks at the “2026 Technology-Enabled Disruption Conference: Shaping the Future of Finance and Payments”

Susan M. Collins, President & Chief Executive Officer

February 24, 2026 |Boston, Massachusetts

2026 Technology-Enabled Disruption Conference: Shaping the Future of Finance and Payments

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