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While some American lenders have started to exit the region, the overall impact on their operations has been moderate, the central bank said in its semiannual Supervision and Regulation Report.

The technology giant is partnering with a fintech firm to deploy $25 million of deposits at minority-owned banks, community development financial institutions and other mission-focused lenders. It’s part of a broader effort by the iPhone maker to combat systemic racism.

Key divisions remain on the explicit inclusion of race and the strength of Community Reinvestment Act exams, but both sides are pleased with the promise of increased clarity and transparency.

Citing inflation’s effect on rising payment card pricing, the senator convened a Judiciary Committee hearing to reassess rules that resulted in caps on debit transaction fees 11 years ago.

A U.S. District Court ordered the Philadelphia-based bank, headed by Vernon Hill, to respond by Monday to Driver Management’s claim that its board improperly postponed a May 10 shareholder meeting.

He faces critics from both the left and the right, which is why he’s the right person for the job.

Properly designed public banks would be safer than private banks while promoting economic growth.

Multiple factors have slowed residential sales, tightening the market for home loans for banks and credit unions.

A cannabis-related company said it has secured a $60 million credit facility backed partly by East West Bank. The California-based regional bank is moving into a realm once dominated by small banks, credit unions and more expensive nonbank lenders.

Angela Garcia, who was accused of embezzling $69,000 from the Georgia bank, has been banned from the banking industry.