For example, the Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund launched its Community Investment Impact System in mid-2004, with the goal of establishing a comprehensive repository of data on community development finance institutions and activities.
However, we also recognize our responsibility to assure that adequate overall levels of liquidity are available and to provide a backstop to the financial system. The Federal Reserve has a number of tools available to effectuate monetary policy and to satisfy market liquidity needs.