Page 2 of 10  The SAMOS system has evolved over the years, adapting to market needs through the implementation of improvements that have optimised liquidity utilisation and collateral management, embracing international best practice, and providing monitoring facilities for regulators within the central bank to effectively execute their mandates.
The Federal Reserve Board's staff has been working with consumer and community affairs groups throughout the Federal Reserve System to help identify localities that are most at risk of high foreclosures, with the intent to help local groups better focus their outreach efforts to borrowers.