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Holy Trinity Baptist Church Federal Credit Union has about $24,000 in assets, making it one of the smallest credit unions in the U.S. But it has survived and thrived over the past 50-plus years with low overhead and a small but loyal membership.
May 25 -
The success of central bank digital currencies will be directly tied to their usability — by both individuals and businesses.
May 24RippleX -
A string of bank failures has increased scrutiny of banks' underwater Treasury securities — holdings that have traditionally been viewed as risk-free. As regulators reimagine the bank capital framework, they should reconsider whether anything can or should be considered riskless.
May 23American Banker -
The days of taking shortcuts around regulation and lax fiscal discipline need to come to an end if the industry is going to reach its full potential.
May 23Alviere -
As the Federal Housing Finance Agency considers how to prepare the system for the future, it can keep member liquidity steady while still boosting affordable housing.
May 22Esperanza -
Artificial intelligence can help cut bias out of credit models. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should make it easier for lenders to adopt it.
May 19Zest AI -
During the pandemic, many banks adopted programs that helped struggling families find stability. Make that a permanent strategy.
May 18 -
In recent years, stress tests have not accounted for some very clear real-world risks. This must change immediately.
May 17 -
Nominating and confirming acting Comptroller Michael Hsu would solve a serious problem in a good way.
May 16Ludwig Advisors -
The debt ceiling is a law that can only end in disaster. Congress should replace it with a constitutional amendment that requires federal budgets to be balanced and passed on time.
May 16American Banker