Analysis and points of view on research, trends, issues, ideas and opportunities.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, FDIC Board Chairman Martin Gruenberg and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu will discuss the new Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rules in a live conversation with National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) President and CEO Jesse Van Tol next Friday, November 3rd. Interested parties can register for […]
The CFPB thinks that your personal data should belong to you, not your bank.
The CFPB Wants To Put You Back In Charge Of Your Personal Financial Data Read More »
Who were the first Black billionaires, and how did they make their money?
The Racial Wealth Divide and The First Black Billionaires Read More »
The CFPB and FTC are fining TransUnion $20 million for tenants rights violations.
TransUnion Faces Big Fine As Regulators Heed NCRC Call For Fairness In Tenant Screening Read More »
This week, 200 community economic development advocates gathered in Denver to explore challenges, data, solutions and opportunities to create a just economy across Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Indian Country. Summit attendees heard a rich mixture of personal reflections and practical insights from regional leaders like Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver International Airport CEO
Roundup: Highlights From The Just Economy Regional: Mountain West Summit Read More »
Five fintechs express support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ahead of the CFPB’s Supreme Court case.
New racial wealth snapshots on the AAPI and Latino communities demonstrate the wide diversity of economic experiences facing members of those groups.
The Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action ruling is creating wider anxiety in the business community. Special Purpose Credit Programs are not in jeopardy.
A divided society can never be a harmonious one — so what can we do to fight segregation in our communities?
Owing someone money doesn’t just make a person’s life harder – it might also make it shorter, and it certainly makes it sicker.
HEALTH EQUITY RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Medical Debt Makes People Live Sicker, Die Sooner Read More »
Biden officials want to strengthen bank merger review guidelines. Here’s what they can learn from NCRC’s work with banks.
A new report marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington with some sobering news — and some inspiring solutions.
STILL A DREAM: Over 500 Years To Black Economic Equality Read More »
Figure Bank’s decision to give up on seeking a charter for an uninsured national bank signals that fintechs are not going to be able to evade Community Reinvestment Act obligations.
Anyone who wants to build a more just economy should be aware of this tactic and ready to fight it – not just on Section 1071 but on other big pending reforms.
The launch of FedNow marks a great accomplishment — But to realize the full potential of the faster payments system, more needs to be done.
