Republican lawmakers urge Trump officials to preserve CDFI Fund
More than 100 Republican lawmakers have signed a letter requesting the Trump administration continue to carry out the statutory obligations...
Community Banking
Fed’s Barr: CDFIs help local economies grow
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr praised the work of community development financial institutions and the CDFI Fund, saying it is...
Bank acquisitions announced in three states
Banks announce proposed acquisitions of financial institutions in Ohio, Texas and Illinois.
ABA elects officers, board members for 2025-2026
Members attending the ABA Annual Convention elected new officers and directors to serve on ABA's board for the 2025-2026 association...
The Renaissance banker
How ABA Chair Kenneth Kelly brings an innovative mindset to a community banking legacy.
Kelly encourages ‘attitude of gratitude’ in first remarks as ABA chair
In his first keynote speech as ABA chair, Kenneth Kelly, chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank in Detroit, Michigan,...
ABA, associations urge Trump administration to retain CDFI Fund staff, funding
It is important that the CDFI Fund maintain appropriate staff and funding to continue its mission, ABA and five banking...
OCC’s Gould outlines agency actions to aid community banking
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said his focus as a banking regulator is to correct the regulatory overreach that...
N.C. Gov. Stein salutes role of banks of all sizes in driving success
“Strong banks are integral to strong communities. Our success is intertwined with yours," Gov. Josh Stein said at the ABA...
The sea breeze banker
Meet ABA Treasurer and coastal banker Wayne Wicker.
