US Federal Reserve Releases Survey Results on How Banks Manage Reserve Balances

The Federal Reserve Board has released the latest findings from its Senior Financial Officer Survey, which provides insights into how major U.S. banks manage their reserve balances and plan for future changes in their financial strategies.

The survey was conducted in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York between March 21 and March 31, 2025. It gathered responses from a group of banks that, together, held about 75% of the total reserve balances in the U.S. banking system at the time. You can download survey results via link given at last.

What the Survey Covers

The purpose of the survey is to better understand:

• How banks manage their cash reserves with the Federal Reserve
• How they expect their balance sheets to change in terms of size and structure
• Their deposit pricing strategies
• Their views on using Federal Reserve facilities, such as borrowing or liquidity tools

The information helps the Federal Reserve assess how banks are adapting to economic conditions and how prepared they are to respond to financial system needs. Understanding reserve management practices is important for setting monetary policy and maintaining the stability of the banking system.

The findings also give a snapshot of how banks are planning for the future, especially as interest rates, liquidity needs, and economic uncertainties evolve.

• Download Survey Results PDF