Low Unemployment and Labor Victories Unlikely to Bridge Racial Wealth Inequality
Was the October jobs report good, bad, or just plain complicated?
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Questions About The New CRA Rules? Join NCRC For A Conversation With Michael Barr, Martin Gruenberg And Michael Hsu
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 Wants To Put You Back In Charge Of Your Personal Financial Data
The CFPB thinks that your personal data should belong to you, not your bank.
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The Racial Wealth Divide and The First Black Billionaires
Who were the first Black billionaires, and how did they make their money?
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TransUnion Faces Big Fine As Regulators Heed NCRC Call For Fairness In Tenant Screening
The CFPB and FTC are fining TransUnion $20 million for tenants rights violations.
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Roundup: Highlights From The Just Economy Regional: Mountain West Summit
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
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NCRC, FinTech Firms Issue Statement In Support Of Regulatory Stability At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Five fintechs express support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ahead of the CFPB’s Supreme Court case.
Wealth-Building Hurdles For Latino And Asian Americans Are Not As Simple As You May Think
New racial wealth snapshots on the AAPI and Latino communities demonstrate the wide diversity of economic experiences facing members of those groups.
Special Purpose Credit Programs Remain On Solid Legal Ground Despite Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
The Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action ruling is creating wider anxiety in the business community. Special Purpose Credit Programs are not in jeopardy.
Book Review: To Fight Segregation We Must First Build Community, Richard And Leah Rothstein Argue
A divided society can never be a harmonious one — so what can we do to fight segregation in our communities?
HEALTH EQUITY RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Medical Debt Makes People Live Sicker, Die Sooner
Owing someone money doesn’t just make a person’s life harder – it might also make it shorter, and it certainly makes it sicker.
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When Regulators Overhaul Bank Merger Rules, They Should Heed Key Lessons From NCRC’s Community Benefits Agreements
Biden officials want to strengthen bank merger review guidelines. Here’s what they can learn from NCRC’s work with banks.
STILL A DREAM: Over 500 Years To Black Economic Equality
A new report marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington with some sobering news — and some inspiring solutions.
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Victory: Figure Bank’s Withdrawn Charter Application Shows The Uninsured National Bank Idea Is Dead
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.
Congressional Republicans Are Trying To Kill CFPB’s Section 1071 Small Business Lending Rules Before They Take Effect
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.