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Photo of Portland, Maine.

The Beige Book – First District

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The number of payment options is on the rise – and so is the risk of payment fraud

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Financial technology concept Image.

Why are the ‘underbanked’ paying more for financial services?

A photo of the front of the Marriner S. Eccles Building.
A photo of the front of the Marriner S. Eccles Building.

Why do countries need a central bank?

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Photo of Aaron Brandt.

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

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

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Main asset photo

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

Photo of the Goat Island Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island.
Photo of the Goat Island Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island.

The Beige Book – First District

Digitised money transactions.
Digitised money transactions.

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

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.
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

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Photo of Downtown Portsmouth in New Hampshire.

The Beige Book – First District

New Advisory Council Members.
New Advisory Council Members.

Boston Fed welcomes 10 new members to its external advisory councils