Understanding the emerging bank M&A policy landscape

The CDFI Fund has launched an online tool that state governors can use to nominate communities as qualified Opportunity Zones, which provide tax incentives for investing in distressed communities. New designations occur only once every 10 years.

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council released a statement reaffirming its members’ commitment to promoting de novo bank formation by exploring ways to lower regulatory barriers to creating new financial institutions.

'It's asking questions like: Have you been coached? Is someone telling you to do this? Is this going into an account that you opened or authorized to be opened?'

Proposed acquisitions announced of banks in Michigan, South Carolina and Massachusetts.

The ABA Foundation announced the release of new free resources as part of its Unlocking Homeownership campaign, which equips banks of all sizes with practical tools, training and community-focused materials to strengthen homeownership education and counseling nationwide.

The federal banking agencies released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act credit.