ABA, associations: CDFI Fund plays vital role in boosting local economies
As the nation works to strengthen the economy, the CDFI Fund is a proven and effective vehicle that directly supports...
Community Banking
Bessent: Trump administration recognizes CDFI Fund’s ‘important role’ in communities
The Trump administration recognizes the important role that the CDFI Fund plays in expanding access to capital, and CDFIs are...
Bank acquisitions announced in Georgia, Louisiana
MetroCity Bankshares has agreed to buy First IC Corp. in Georgia. Planters Holding has agreed to buy BSJ Bancshares in...
How banks can appeal to the Zoomer generation
A new generation is emerging into the economy and financial universe.
Trump directs CDFI Fund to downsize operations
President Trump issued an executive order directing the CDFI Fund and other government programs to reduce their personnel and operations...
ABA survey: Community bankers positive about economy, plan tech investments
Most community bank executives and board members are positive about the U.S. economy and their local markets, and many say...
Survey finds most consumers stick with same checking, savings accounts
A new survey found that most U.S. consumers stick to the same checking and saving accounts through a significant portion...
It’s all in the game
The complex life of Nobel laureate, World War I hero, vice president — and banker — Charles Dawes.
Report: Bank-credit union mergers ‘have hit a lull’
Regulatory uncertainty and banking industry advocacy likely led to a slowdown in credit union acquisitions of banks so far in...
Seacoast to buy Heartland Bancshares in Florida
Seacoast Banking of Florida in Stuart has agreed to buy Heartland Bancshares in Sebring, Florida.
