President Anna Paulson speaks with Fed's Payments Chief Mark Gould in a fireside chat at the 2026 Fintech Conference.

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Fintech’s Next Chapter: Five Insights from the Fed’s Payments Chief

At the 10th Annual Fintech Conference, Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson sat down with Federal Reserve Chief Payments Executive Mark Gould for a conversation on the past and future of payments.

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Discover Our District

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves the Third District, which covers Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania. We celebrate the rich history of our region and work to support a strong economy for the people and communities who call the Third District home.

Community Tours

Follow along as President Anna Paulson visits communities across the Third District to gain insights into regional economic conditions. Discover how these connections make a difference and how collaboration drives our mission forward.

Opening Remarks

President and CEO Anna Paulson welcomes participants to the 10th Annual Fintech Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

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“Not One Story, but Many”: Fed Policymakers Enhance Their Understanding of Rural Economies Through Outreach

President and CEO Anna Paulson joined other leaders from across the Fed System to discuss how rural communities are leveraging creativity, innovation, sustained effort, coordination, and intention to help strengthen America’s economy.

Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti Business Conditions Index

An index designed to track real business conditions at high observation frequency

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Money in Motion Exhibit

Money in Motion is a dynamic, interactive experience that brings monetary history to life. Open Monday–Friday year-round, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Last admission is at 4:00 p.m.)

How Is AI Impacting Small Business Performance? Evidence from the Third District

This article shares key findings on adoption of artificial intelligence from the Federal Reserve’s Small Business Credit Survey for Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania — the three states of the Fed’s Third District.