Financial inclusion

As the U.S. celebrates Juneteenth, it's imperative that credit unions find ways to ensure all Americans have access to the banking services necessary to thrive.

Bankers groups are keeping close tabs on a host of legislative and gubernatorial proposals, from prize-linked savings accounts in Iowa to rent control in Massachusetts to a slew of bills modeled after California's recently passed data privacy law.

Brandee McHale will be president of the Citi Foundation and oversee the company's community development, inclusive finance and impact investing teams.

The six bills championed by Democrats aim to reduce consumer burdens and provide opportunities for borrowers to rehabilitate their credit, but the legislation garnered no Republican support.

American Banker Capitol Hill reporter Neil Haggerty shares how the D.C. community reacted to Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony and how they look at the project now.