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The Federal Reserve System is the Central Bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible and more stable monetary and financial system. Over the years, its role in banking and the economy has expanded. Today the Federal Reserve's duties fall into four general areas: Conducting the nation's monetary policy by influencing the monetary and credit conditions in the economy in pursuit of maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates. Supervising and regulating banking institutions to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation's banking and financial system and to protect the credit rights of consumers. Maintaining the stability of the financial system and containing systemic risk that may arise in financial markets. Providing financial services to depository institutions, the U.S. government, and foreign official institutions, including playing a major role in operating the nation's payments system.

The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the “Old Lady” of Threadneedle Street The Bank was founded in 1694 with a founding charter that stated its purpose was to “promote the public good and benefit of our people”. Our purpose today reflects that vision first articulated by our founders. Our mission: to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

As Canada’s Central bank, our principal role is to promote the country’s economic and financial welfare by keeping inflation low, stable and predictable. Our vision is to be “a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada.” No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada’s economy. -- En tant que banque centrale du pays, notre rôle principal est de favoriser la prospérité économique et financière du Canada en maintenant l’inflation à un niveau bas, stable et prévisible. Notre vision : être une banque centrale influente – dynamique, engagée et digne de confiance – mobilisée pour un Canada meilleur. Aucun autre employeur n’offre l’occasion d’œuvrer au cœur même de l’économie canadienne.