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HSBC's management is looking at a complete withdrawal from its retail operations in the U.S., although a full exit from other businesses in the country is unlikely, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Community banks that were pushed past key asset limits by the Paycheck Protection Program say they will be unable to shrink their balance sheets back to normal size by the 2022 deadline, especially if there is a new round of rescue aid.

There is a difference among various demographics on what offends them most. That means credit unions must understand their member base and what drives their engagement and retention.

Default risks soar in minority neighborhoods during challenging economic times because, data shows, homes there are overpriced relative to incomes. Zoning and other changes could make loans more affordable by boosting housing stock and driving down prices.

Praise for the former Fed chair as she confronts a troubled economy as presumptive Treasury secretary; the fine is the bank’s second large penalty in the past three months.