Mentoring

There is a gaping hole in the financial system in North Minneapolis, where people are preyed upon by payday lenders and fringe bankers, according to Debra Hurston, executive director of the Association for Black Economic Power. Hurston is creating a credit union for this community to help break residents out of a cycle of exploitation and debt. But the issue is far bigger than one city, and the opportunity is one that any bank or credit union can seize.

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While many companies and organizations try, diversity and inclusion efforts within the financial services have generally failed. What needs to be done in order to succeed? Join us for a panel discussion featuring guests from the Access Denied: Systemic Racism in Financial Services podcast.

Despite tangible evidence dispelling that it's hard to find Black talent, the financial services have yet to crack the code when it comes to building a representational workforce. But is it a sufficient solution on its own?

A trio of small credit unions designated as minority depository institutions have been matched with larger institutions to improve outreach to low-income and underserved consumers.

The days of meeting with mentors and pitching investors in person are at least temporarily over, but fintech incubators, accelerators and boot camps are finding creative ways to replicate these valuable experiences online.

The number of credit unions serving as minority depository institutions continues to decline, but those CUs often focus on rural and under-served communities, a priority for NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood.

In a still male-dominated industry, does the network help attract and keep more women at the firm? CEO Shirl Penney says yes and has the results to prove it.

The credit union regulator is making $125,000 in funding available for small, low-income lenders designated as minority depository institutions.

With International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8, shining a spotlight on female leadership, it's a good opportunity to highlight the 42 dealmakers on Mergers & Acquisitions' 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A

Three low-income credit unions who are minority depository institutions will be mentored by three larger institutions through the program.

Women need to take charge of their own networking events.

Arleas Upton Kea shares her 30-year journey to become the first African-American woman to serve as deputy to the FDIC chairman and chief operating officer.

As many women at U.S. Bancorp can attest, mentoring relationships don't have to be all that formal to be successful.