Course Outline

Regulation A: Extension of Credit by FRBs

Seat Time: 0.25hrs 

This course will introduce the learner to the provisions established by Regulation A. The learner will be provided with an overview of the ways in which a Federal Reserve bank may extend credit to depository institutions. After completing this program, the learner will understand:

• Reasons why primary credit is extended.
• Details about seasonal credit users.
• Ways in which collateral is secured.

Course Topics

T1. Regulation A: This topic will describe Regulation A, which establishes rules under which a Federal Reserve Bank may extend credit to depository institutions, and will discuss terms of credit, primary credit, secondary credit, seasonal credit, collateral, and more.