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Third District Banking Conditions is a semiannual report comparing the trends of Third District community banks with their national peers. Read the report for more insights.

Capital levels remain adequate and asset quality remains strong for community banks in our region, with earnings and liquidity showing continued improvement, according to the 2025 Q4 Third District Banking Conditions report. bit.ly/4thW9j5

🚨 Registration closes soon! Learn how the Rural Health Transformation Program can strengthen rural economies and healthcare access. 📅 March 24, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. ET ✅ Secure your spot today: bit.ly/4l6u8Yx

The employment index returned to positive territory but continued to suggest mostly steady employment overall. Both price indexes rose this month after declining last month. The firms continue to expect overall growth over the next six months.

Manufacturing activity in the region continued to expand overall, according to the firms responding to the March Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. bit.ly/3Pkz1l4

The diffusion index for current general activity rose from 16.3 in February to 18.1 in March, its third consecutive increase. The new orders index moved down but remained positive, and the shipments index moved higher.

Join us to explore the interplay between the fintech sector and the broader financial system with a focus on the economic, regulatory, and technological impacts on financial institutions at the 2026 Fintech and Financial Institutions Research Conference. bit.ly/4b1S38h

Join us on April 17 for the Delaware FinTech Innovation Forum — a full day of discussion on the future of payments, banking innovation, and fintech. Free to attend, but registration is required. View the agenda and register today. bit.ly/4uwAy7D

Significant federal funding for rural health is coming—are you ready? Join the Rural Community Action Assembly webinar to learn how to prepare and leverage this opportunity for stronger rural economies and healthier communities. 📅 March 24 🔗 bit.ly/4l6u8Yx

Bank branch closures and limited access to physical banking services might create serious challenges, particularly for rural populations, older adults, and households without reliable internet. Explore the latest data now available: bit.ly/48zjuT7

Join us for the Rural Community Action Assembly webinar on March 24 to explore innovative solutions for rural communities. Experts will discuss leveraging the wave of federal funding coming to PA to address #workforce challenges and #healthcare access. bit.ly/4l6u8Yx

Through an analysis of trading activity across derivatives markets, three economists explain how risk levels can remain elevated, even after regulatory reforms. Learn more in the latest #ResearchInFocus. bit.ly/4r48llK

Get insights into the region's banking sector with the Institutions in the Third District data explorer. Visualize information about each institution’s location and branches and see total assets, deposits, and capital. Updated with data through 2025 Q4. bit.ly/3MDh9Ba

Registration is open for the 2026 Fintech and Financial Institutions Research Conference on April 3. This event will focus on enhancing our understanding of the economic consequences, impacts, and regulatory implications of the growing fintech sector. bit.ly/4b1S38h

Join us at the National Community Investment Conference to explore innovative solutions for affordable housing and homeownership. We're bringing together experts to share actionable programs that span preservation, new construction, and financing. bit.ly/4seFIDj

Today at the 2026 U.S. Monetary Policy Forum, Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson shared her thoughts on the 2026 report, "Private Canaries: The Value of Private-Sector Data For U.S. Monetary Policy Making." bit.ly/4cwpD7x

Federal funding for rural health is coming to #Pennsylvania. Join us on March 24 for a free webinar on how your community can prepare to leverage this opportunity to strengthen the local economy and support a sustainable workforce. Register today. bit.ly/4l6u8Yx

Where one lives can play a role in shaping their employment opportunities and interactions. On Thursday, April 2, join experts from research and policy to discuss how location affects job markets and can contribute to income inequality. Register now: bit.ly/4rLpmCE

***New Episode Drop*** 🎤 In our newest episode of HR Fresh Take, PSHRM President, Dr. Joanna Vazquez, sits down with Deborah Diamond and Theresa Dunne from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Listen to the episode using the link below. buzzsprout.com/2054840/episod…

What did 6,500+ employers tell the #FederalReserve via its Small Business Credit Survey? Read the report: bit.ly/3ONtCmi #FederalReserve #SmallBusiness