
Rodney E. Hood
Board member, Zest AI; Former Chairman, National Credit Union Administration.Rodney E. Hood is a board member of Zest AI. He is the former chairman of the National Credit Union Administration.
Rodney E. Hood is a board member of Zest AI. He is the former chairman of the National Credit Union Administration.
Regulators are inherently cautious, but they must not allow concerns about risk to blind them to the enormous opportunities artificial intelligence presents for the financial well-being of Americans.
A new rule allowing people with long-ago criminal convictions to find employment at credit unions is good for both the industry and for society at large.
We have the tools to address our housing challenges through a mix of regulatory reforms, policy changes, incentives and investment. What's needed is the will and leadership to put those tools to work.
A board member of the National Credit Union Administration urges vigilance against threats that many institutions ignore at their peril.
Too many Americans lack a sound grounding in personal financial management, which limits their opportunity to build long-term financial independence.
The pandemic has highlighted massive inequalities in American life but the financial services industry can play a role in reducing these divisions.
At a time when the industry is focused on serving members and assisting with the economic recovery, executives shouldn't be burdened by a costly new credit loss methodology.
A commitment to consumer financial protection goes hand in hand with the regulator's safety and soundness mission.
It's imperative that financial services firms find ways to ensure all Americans have access to the banking services necessary to thrive.
As the U.S. celebrates Juneteenth, it's imperative that credit unions find ways to ensure all Americans have access to the banking services necessary to thrive.