Dr. Michael Akinwumi

Chief Tech Equity Officer

Dr. Michael Akinwumi is Chief Tech Equity Officer, National Fair Housing Alliance.

Community banking

The Federal Home Loan banks and the disappearing American dream

The Home Loan banks are failing to serve huge numbers of Americans because of their reliance on outdated credit scoring models.

By Syeed Mansur

July 5

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Nonbank

FSOC: Congress should boost Ginnie, FHFA nonbank authorities

The new Financial Stability Oversight Council report also recommends an expanded Ginnie Mae PTAP facility and an industry-funded liquidity resource.

By Bonnie Sinnock

May 10
M&A

West Virginia's United Bankshares strikes deal to enter Atlanta

The Charleston-based company agreed to pay $267 million to acquire Piedmont Bank in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. It's United's 34th deal, but the first since 2021.

By John Reosti

May 10
Career advancement

Popular names Javier Ferrer president. Is he its next CEO?

The Puerto Rico-based company's board of directors has given an additional title to COO Javier Ferrer, naming him president as of May 9. His career path closely resembles that of his boss, CEO Ignacio Alvarez.

By Allissa Kline

May 10