Under-served populations

Underbanked households would benefit from a regulated blockchain

08/26/20

The OCC’s efforts to bring the technology into the financial mainstream could help people in underserved communities more securely execute payments.

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Broadway to become biggest Black-run bank after CFBanc acquisition

08/26/20

The Los Angeles company will remain a community development financial institution when it acquires the parent of City First Bank in Washington.

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California State Treasurer Ma talks diversity

08/20/20

Treasurer Ma has championed programs to give minority and women-owned businesses a seat at the table throughout her career. A mission of the Treasurer is increasing diversity to increase equitable outcomes.

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Diversity chiefs gain prominence as banks confront racial inequality

08/09/20

Institutions large and small are either creating new positions or elevating existing diversity heads to C-suite roles. Will the moves help banks improve equality within their ranks and better serve their communities?

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Trump rolls back fair housing rule with executive order

07/23/20

The Trump administration's executive order to terminate and replace federal enforcement of anti-discrimination policies at the local level, citing the burden it put on municipalities, enraged advocates of equitable housing practices.

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What matters most to mortgage lenders in the 2020 election

07/17/20

From affordable housing policy to GSE conservatorship, the next president will wield a heavy influence on mortgage and housing policies.

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Consumer advocate Robert Gnaizda dies at 83

07/14/20

He co-founded California Rural Legal Assistance, Public Advocates and the Greenlining Institute

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Republic in Ky. hires former CEO of Black-run bank to run loan program

07/14/20

Pedro Bryant will oversee a $3 million effort to fund small businesses in disadvantaged communities.

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Digital divide creating remote-work hurdles for banks, credit unions

07/08/20

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the issue of millions of Americans lacking access to high-speed internet at their homes. Financial services firms haven't been spared from this challenge.

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NCUA’s new low-income definition will benefit military, not credit unions

06/23/20

Bankers’ criticism that the expanded designation would bolster the largest credit unions is misguided.

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