FedLine^® Access Solutions: Article Archives

Customer input shapes design of new tool to support your risk and compliance processes

January 2011

We regularly seek your input when developing new services and tools as we strive to offer a range of options to help you increase efficiency while performing critical functions. We have received regular feedback about the need for better access to transaction-level data to support your internal risk and compliance processes. As a result, we’re developing our new FedTransaction Analyzer^SM tool — designed to meet your needs.
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Find your FedLine^® fit with two new packages

December 2010

Financial institutions using our FedLine access solutions enjoy flexible, reliable access to transaction and information services for one monthly fee. In 2011, our access solutions will be offered at different levels to more closely align with the needs of diverse institutions. And, as we continue to enhance the way we offer you reliable access, our commitment to robust security and customer support is one thing that will not change. Find out which offering is the best fit for your institution’s needs.
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Layers of protection help to ensure a secure FedLine framework

June 2010

Because security is such a critical component of your institution’s access to Federal Reserve Financial Services, we use industry best practices in developing our procedures, including multi-factor authentication. Other layers of protection include passwords, tokens and even staff at your organization who guard your information.
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Space Coast Credit Union benefits from time savings and peace of mind

May 2010

Space Coast Credit Union in Florida recently joined the growing list of financial institutions that have implemented the FedLine Command^® access solution for their payment operations and are now enjoying end-to-end automated processing. Plus, staff is freed up to perform other tasks. And, with this unattended solution, payments continue even in contingency situations.
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Want to leverage the value of our FedLine access solutions?

March 2010

Our customers have access to a wealth of valuable transaction and information services, and can benefit from the contemporary technology and flexible options the suite of FedLine access solutions provides. And, there are steps you can take to further leverage the value of these robust solutions.
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Need help managing your day-to-day operations?

January 2010

Our FedLine^® Customer Access Services are designed to provide the flexibility and support you need to manage your payments business. You can access multiple contemporary access solutions, allowing you to specify the level of access needed by designated staff across the organization.
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Do you have a Plan B?

November 2009

An important aspect of managing your payments business involves ensuring that your critical operations can continue in the event of an unforeseen situation. Taking small steps today can help ensure you are prepared for the unexpected.
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Click here for customized features, robust security

October 2009

Our access solutions meet the needs of a diverse range of organizations. One of our most widely-used solutions, FedLine Advantage^®, offers customization to meet your business needs and reliable protection for your payment transactions.
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An access solution for every institution

September 2009

Our FedLine^® access solutions are designed to offer simplicity and interoperability with your current business systems, while maintaining security and reliability. Regardless of the size of your organization, this suite of access solutions provides the flexibility you need to manage your payments business.
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Self-service convenience expanded for FedPhone^®

August 2009

For institutions utilizing FedACH^® Services via the FedPhone access solution, we are implementing an End User Authorization Contact (EUAC) role to help streamline processing and user maintenance. Learn how new self-service functionality provides an easy way to perform routine tasks while saving time.
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Flexibility and control for your business payments

July 2009

Want to automate file processing to free up resources? Need uninterrupted processing in the event your physical location is inaccessible? You can realize both benefits with FedLine Command^®, our unattended access solution that enables your back-end system to interface directly with the Federal Reserve Banks.
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Take an active role in maintaining your FedLine^® connections

June 2009

Security and reliability are top priorities when it comes to our access solutions. That’s why hardware and software maintenance are key to their continued successful operation. Find out what role you play in helping to maintain a shared focus on security and reliability.
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Plains State Bank lays a foundation for growth

April 2009

Read how Plains State Bank’s transition from FedMail^® to the FedLine Advantage^® access solution helped lay the foundation for its revenue growth strategy.
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Need more time? The EUAC Center can help

April 2009

Do you serve as your institution’s End User Authorization Contact (EUAC) for FedLine^® access? Learn how you can simplify your EUAC responsibilities and put more time back into your day with self-service solutions.
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The EUAC: A critical role in service and security

January 2009

End User Authorization Contacts (EUACs) serve as the primary contact between their financial institutions and the Federal Reserve Banks for electronic access-related needs. Learn more about the critical role played by the EUAC in managing FedLine^® access services and security, and about the tools available to make the job easier.
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Customers share formula for conversion success. Start now!

November 2008

Since early 2006, the Federal Reserve Banks have worked closely with customers to support their conversions from the System Network Architecture (SNA)-based Computer Interface (CI) platform to the new Internet Protocol (IP)-based technology available via the FedLine Direct^® and FedLine Command^® access solutions. FedLine Direct and FedLine Command have been designed to offer secure, computer-to-computer interfaces to Federal Reserve Financial Services and are intended specifically for financial institutions that conduct a high volume of payment transactions.
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Compass Bank stays the course to success

May 2008

Just as a compass is an instrument used for determining direction, Compass Bank uses a Just a little better^® approach to banking to help direct its path to success.
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New self-service features help you beat the clock

May 2008

Most business days seem to be a race against the clock. When you’re facing a long to-do list, the last thing you need is to have your password locked out. Newly added self-service functionality for our access solutions Subscribers can help save time, simplify responsibilities and avoid down time.
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Tech savvy M&I embraces technology and FedLine Direct^®

January 2008

With diverse product offerings and a sprawling footprint, Marshall & Ilsley (M&I) Corporation knows that staying on top of technological advances is crucial in today’s fast-paced banking world.
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Take Control! You have the power at your fingertips

January 2008

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world of technology, keeping up-to-date with user guides, contingency plans and other important documents is key to maintaining the effectiveness of your payment operations. Ensuring that your organization has appropriate access to this information is critical, since new documentation has recently been added to the EUAC Center – a tool introduced earlier this year to assist EUAC’s with their responsibilities.
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FedLine^®: Rapidly evolving to provide you with secure, reliable and robust access

November 2007

In just a few short years, we’ve seen the informational and transactional needs of financial institutions evolve rapidly in the face of new technologies. The Federal Reserve Banks’ access solutions have evolved, too, from mainframe-based products to the latest unattended Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions.
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Ready, set, go! Safra National Bank seamlessly converts to FedLine Direct^®

November 2007

Safra National Bank is a member of the Safra Group – an international network of companies controlled by the Safra family – and has a rich history dating back to the mid-19^th century. Today, the company spans the globe with assets totaling over $44 billion.
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Plan today for an uncertain tomorrow

September 2007

It sounds like an oxymoron, but “preparing for the unexpected” is not impossible – or even all that difficult. Without knowing how or when a disaster may strike, there are basic, smart steps all financial institutions should take to help them handle whatever may threaten their business.
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Technology refresh pays off with long-term benefits

September 2007

FedLine^® Customer Access Services provide financial institutions with direct access into Federal Reserve Financial Services, such as FedACH^® Services, Fedwire^® Funds and Fedwire Securities Services and the National Settlement Service. These services are customer-driven and technology-focused, offering simplicity and interoperability with your business solutions.
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Make way for the new: Providing access solutions for today and beyond

July 2007

The FedLine Direct^SM and FedLine Command^SM access solutions were designed to suit your organization’s needs today and tomorrow by leveraging Internet Protocol (IP)-based technology to offer flexibility and control, expanding transport options and using contemporary technology to enhance security.
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You asked for it: Convenient, self-service functionality at your fingertips

July 2007

Cathy Bryant, at Venture Bank in Lacey, Washington, is one of many customers who have been asking for a quick and easy way to complete common tasks associated with managing their FedLine^® and FedPhone^® access. She explained, “Self service would be very helpful. Inevitably, when some kind of paperwork is needed, all EUACs are in a meeting.”
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AgriBank paves the way for future users of Fedwire^® Funds Service via FedLine Direct^SM

March 2007

For unattended, computer-to-computer access to Federal Reserve Financial Services, 2007 is the year to get connected with FedLine Direct.
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The U.S. Postal Service makes its FedACH^® connection with FedLine Direct^SM

January 2007

The U.S. Postal Service was eager to sign on as a pilot customer of FedLine Direct, the Federal Reserve Banks’ newest access solution leveraging Internet Protocol (IP) technology for larger organizations requiring a secure, reliable and flexible unattended connection to FedACH and other services. The reason is simple: The U.S. Postal Service is working to phase out its old System Network Architecture (SNA)-based communication solutions, which are difficult to support. For just this reason, the Federal Reserve Banks are committed to providing FedLine Direct, with its IP-based technology, to their CI customers.
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