Podcast: M&A outlook with Paul Davis

ABA continues to be a staunch advocate for policies that encourage a level playing field within the financial services marketplace.

ABA economist Dan Brown discusses the recent release of HMDA data for 2025. He examines several trends, including the varying composition of bank mortgage loans in different regions, where banks face the stiffest nonbank competition in the mortgage...

For some banks, the value extends beyond new accounts to greater brand recognition and community connections.

In the months ahead, the ABA Foundation will work closely with banks to support more Americans on their path to wealth-building.

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.