The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond announced that its president, Tom Barkin, will deliver a speech at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia, South Carolina, on February 3, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. ET and will include an audience question-and-answer session. Barkin’s remarks will be posted online at richmondfed.org at the time of the speech.
The Richmond Fed serves as one of 12 regional banks within the Federal Reserve System and covers the Fifth District, which includes Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, the District of Columbia and most of West Virginia (https://www.richmondfed.org/). Its main office is located in Richmond, Virginia, with additional branches in Baltimore and Charlotte (https://www.richmondfed.org/).
Tom Barkin holds the position of president and chief executive officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (https://www.richmondfed.org/). The bank supports economic stability by overseeing financial institutions for safety and regulatory compliance while also contributing insights for national monetary policy through research on regional economic trends (https://www.richmondfed.org/). It plays a role in maintaining electronic payment systems and ensuring sufficient cash supply for banks across its district (https://www.richmondfed.org/).
The Richmond Fed engages with local communities through economic education efforts and development initiatives to address region-specific issues (https://www.richmondfed.org/).
“We’re one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks working together with the Board of Governors to support a healthy economy. Our job is to serve the American public — to serve you. And our mission is to foster economic stability and strength.”
“We conduct research to support policymaking and thought leadership on issues important to the Federal Reserve and the Fifth District. We also inform the public through our data and economic analysis, publications, presentations and educational resources.”
“We share research, data and resources and regularly engage regional leaders and policymakers to understand and address community‑specific economic issues.”
“We promote the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions, monitor their impact on the financial system, and ensure that financial institutions are protecting consumers.”
“We help keep the country’s electronic payment system running and make sure banks have enough cash and coin to do business.”
