News Archive - 2008

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Dec. 12, 2008 - Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend Guidance

Based upon currently available information, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) presently expects to pay an annualized dividend in the range of 0.00 to 1.00 percent for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2008.

Nov. 14, 2008 - Bank Announces Third Quarter 2008 Operating Highlights

As of Sept. 30, 2008, the Bank had total assets of $213.7 billion, an increase of $24.8 billion, or 13.1 percent, from Dec. 31, 2007. This increase was primarily a result of increases in advances, federal funds sold, and held-to-maturity securities.

Oct. 31, 2008 - Bank Announces Results of 2008 Board of Directors Election

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today announced the results of the 2008 election for three member director positions on the board of directors.

Sept. 29, 2008 - Bank Declares Third Quarter Dividend, Changes Dividend Schedule

The board of directors of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) has approved an annualized dividend rate for the third quarter of 2.89 percent.

Sept. 9, 2008 - Bank Approves Agreement with U.S. Treasury for Backup Liquidity

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“Bank”) announced today it has approved a lending agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) that is designed to serve as a source of contingent liquidity for the Bank’s debt issuance activities.

Aug. 27, 2008 - Bank Announces Third Quarter Dividend Guidance

Based upon currently available information, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) presently expects to pay an annualized dividend in the range of 4.50 percent to 5.0 percent for the quarter ending September 30, 2008.

Aug. 11, 2008 - Bank Announces Second Quarter 2008 Operating Highlights

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the Bank) today released the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

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