“I regret that in this instance, I crossed the line in confirming information that should have remained confidential.” “I apologize to my colleagues and the public I’ve been privileged to serve,” said Lacker.

Jeffrey Lacker, who was set to retire in October, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday afternoon. Richmond Fed’s president resigns, admits to leaking confidential information: The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond unexpectedly resigned Tuesday and admitted to confirming leaked information about potential Fed policy changes to a financial analyst.