| The Legal Group handles all of the legal work
of the Bank, including managing the Bank's involvement in
litigation, conducting transactions and formulating general
policy, participating in negotiations, and drafting and reviewing
documents, contracts, and correspondence. Its business is
divided between the following areas:
| Bank Supervision and Markets |
- Handles matters relating to bank and bank holding
company regulation and supervision, capital markets,
and the developing law of domestic and international
payments.
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| Enforcement, Litigation, Protection, Investigations
and Corporate Affairs |
- Handles all litigation in which the Bank has an
interest.
- Pursues regulatory enforcement investigations and
formal actions.
- Supports the corporate activities of the Bank.
- Oversees the force of armed protection officers
that ensures the physical security of the Bank's property
and employees.
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| Financial Services and Automation |
- Represents the Bank in its financial activities,
including the electronic transfers of funds and securities,
the collection of checks, and the processing of automated
clearing house items.
- Supports the Bank's account relationships with foreign
central banks and international financial organizations.
- Handles contract and procurement matters for the
entire Bank.
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