Banking deserts are on the rise, leaving some communities without bank branches nearby. The declining number of branches may impact older, disabled, and lower-income groups, according to a new report. bit.ly/3SWrhVJ

Our latest report. On the success of The Life Initiative and Property Casualty Initiative. Not scary at all. 🎃financialequity.net/announcement/t…

The Partnership for Financial Equity has given the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center and Cape Cod 5 an "Elevating Equity" award. capecodtimes.com/story/news/loc…

On the road this morning in Holyoke at the Western Massachusetts Compliance Association annual meeting with lots of conversation about redlining, appraisal discrimination and language proficiency.

A JUST released national survey from #FDICResearch finds 4.2 percent of U.S. households were unbanked in 2023. This is the lowest reported percentage of unbanked households since we began the survey in 2009. fdic.gov/household-surv…

NEWS: FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg tells staff he intends to resign Jan. 19. Email sent below:

We’re honored to be recognized with the 2024 Community Impact Award by Wolters Kluwer at the 28th annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium in Orlando! 🌟 We remain dedicated to empowering diverse communities and fostering inclusive growth. Read more bit.ly/4fBn6rg

We’ve updated our Q&As to clarify the rules for FDIC signs and use of our name or logo. These updates are available to promote transparency and to help support compliance with our regulations. Read more ⤵️ fdic.gov/deposit-insura…

If you work for a community-based nonprofit focused on low-to moderate income households or are a banker who is responsible for Community Reinvestment Act compliance, join us Monday in Dorchester. Lunch provided but you must RSVP to [email protected].

Our last meeting of 2024 is one you won’t want to miss! Join us as we welcome Alaina Barca, co-author of the Philadelphia Fed report on US Bank Closures and Banking Deserts. lnkd.in/ec7V-sPi

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It was President Jimmy Carter who signed the landmark Community Reinvestment Act into law in 1977, an enduring piece of a remarkable legacy. #financialequity

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and his pivotal role in advocating for equal housing opportunities. His leadership paved the way for the passage of the Fair Housing Act, ensuring all individuals have the right to safe, affordable housing, regardless of race.

Today, we celebrate the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his vision of equality, service, and unity. #MLKDay

We are thrilled to announce Jason Andrade, CFP® as our Director of Research and Membership Engagement! financialequity.net/announcement/j…

Speech by Governor Barr on financial regulation The Brookings Institution: federalreserve.gov/newsevents/spe… Learn more about Governor Barr: federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/bi… Watch live: youtube.com/user/Brookings…

September 8th is the deadline to nominate your favorite bank-community partnership! $1,000 to three winners in the categories of #mortgagelending / #homeownership; #smallbusinesslending; and #bankingservices / #assetbuilding. lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/M9a8tak/Ele…

Join us. events.zoom.us/ev/AhIpeG8QU3N…