The Myth of the Disappearing Bank Branch
A Cleveland Fed report finds that—despite consolidation—bank branch proximity has remained stable and, in some cases, improved.
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Getting Proactive about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
By Scott Anderson ABA Viewpoint For the past year and a half, the conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion has ...
Letting the IRS Into Your Bank Account: Separating Fact from Fiction
The IRS reporting proposal is not the way to address the tax gap. Most Americans agree, and as more of ...
When the Truth About Credit Unions Hits Close to Home
The unequal tax treatment of credit unions is driving acquisitions of community banks—making it more attractive in many instances for ...
Time’s Up: Congress Must Stop Credit Union Purchases of Taxpaying Banks
The trend of credit unions buying taxpaying community banks is back—and credit unions are becoming more aggressive than ever in ...
Accessing the PPP: How Equitable Was the Paycheck Protection Program?
Lessons learned from the biggest small business rescue in U.S. history.
Progress in Partnership on Core Providers
Banks report improvements in their core provider relationships—and feel better equipped to navigate the core marketplace.
The Real Story on Bank Branch Closures
Some branches are closing but that doesn’t mean reduced access to banking services, especially in lower-to-moderate-income neighborhoods.
COVID Makes the Case for Smarter Capital Measures
Banks have been a source of strength for the economy during the pandemic. A year into the crisis, the blunt ...
COVID-19 Turns One: Lessons Learned from a Global Health Crisis
The banking industry can be proud of how it stepped up—virtually overnight—to keep society moving in the face of perilous ...
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