The DEI Difference
George Floyd’s murder triggered statements—and DEI actions—at banks of all sizes. More than a year later, how have banks changed?
Browsing: Diversity
ABA Hearing Statement Highlights Banking Industry Commitments to DEI and Financial Inclusion
In a statement for the record shared ahead of a House Financial Services Subcommittee hearing on economic and racial justice in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, the American Bankers Association emphasized the banking industry’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and highlighted some of the DEI and financial inclusion initiatives banks are implementing across the country.
Driven by Data
For Bernard Tynes, realizing the power of marketing takes the perfect combination of gut feeling and hard information.
ABA, Trade Groups Urge Senate to Pass Board Diversity Bill
The American Bankers Association joined several other financial trade groups in urging the House Committee on Financial Services to advance H.R. 1277, the Improving Corporate Governance through Diversity Act of 2021.
Podcast: Empowering Bank Employees to Build Culture from the Ground Up
Culture is important for every bank, but never more so than when employees are remote amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Pat Weigel discusses how Norway Savings Bank’s employees build its “high-achievement, high-support” culture.
Podcast: A Sharper Focus on Bank Employees’ Well-Being
The trials of the past year required herculean efforts on the part of bank employees to meet their clients’ needs, and they have taken a toll on many bankers. Jennifer Young discusses TD Bank’s “full well-being approach” to supporting employees.
To Expand Your Reach, Think Hyper-Personal
People expect to be treated individually and in a way that aligns with their values—in every business relationship.
OCC Names New Members to Advisory Boards for MDIs, Mutuals
The OCC yesterday announced the appointment of new members to its Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee and the Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee.
Podcast: Highlights from the 2021 ABA Washington Summit
In this episode, podcast co-hosts Evan Sparks and Monica C. Meinert review highlights from the ABA’s just-concluded virtual Washington Summit. If you missed the Summit, tune in for insight and analysis on the past few days, and if you watched the virtual event, revisit all the highlights in just 20 minutes.
Rep. Beatty: Banks Making Progress in DEI, But More Work Is Needed
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), chairwoman of the House Financial Services subcommittee on diversity and inclusion, said that her committee and U.S. banks are “off to a great start” when it comes to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the financial services industry.