Esther George: Reflecting on 40 Years at the Fed and the Future of Banking

On this episode of Banking on KC, Esther George, the former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her extensive 40-year career with the Federal Reserve and her insights on the evolving role of the Fed, the significance of community banks and the future of banking in the context of technological advancements and economic challenges.

Tune in to discover:

• How the Federal Reserve has adapted to economic crises and technological changes over the past four decades.
• The vital role of community banks in the local and national economy, and the challenges they face in the current financial ecosystem.
• The impact of recent innovations like the FedNow service on the banking landscape, and emerging trends that could influence monetary policy and the broader economy.

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