The president’s executive action looks to assess the impact of the previous administration's alterations to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and Disparate Impact rules, while reinforcing Biden’s vow to eliminate discriminatory lending practices.

President Biden’s executive order requiring agencies to weigh the impact of pending policies on underserved groups could have a lasting effect on issues from reforming the Community Reinvestment Act to fair lending.

Bankers including Mary Erdoes of JPMorgan Chase and Barclays CEO Jes Staley say working from home is at risk of not working anymore.

The Iowa-based institution hopes the funds can help narrow the racial homeownership gap in the state, which is believed to be among the worst in the nation.

The bank considered terminating the relationship with professional golfer Justin Thomas, but instead decided to use his platform to increase awareness of discrimination against the LGBTQ community, Chief Marketing Officer Carla Hassan said Monday in a blog post.

Amaryllis Fox, former CIA Clandestine Service Officer, offers powership insights into leadership lessons gained from serving in conflicts across the globe. Using experiences from her overseas operations she will provide an inside look at the CIA’s practice of “red-teaming,” and how this practice can help negotiations and resolve conflicts, build empathy, and empower teams to work together.

The Eugene-based institution joined a small but growing number of credit unions that have raised their entry-level pay in recent years.

Citigroup, one of the few companies to offer a frank assessment of the difference in wages it pays to men and women, has made gradual progress toward narrowing that gap.

The credit union announced a $1 million commitment to the New Jersey Education Association spread over 10 years, with the first installment helping expand the group’s Human and Civil Rights Division.

Full-time equivalent, as of Sept. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

Sigal Zarmi, who took on broader duties this fall, is modernizing the company's technological infrastructure and using reverse mentoring to combat bias in the workplace.

A sponsorship deal between the regional bank and the league will emphasize economic empowerment and financial education. It's a good example of how corporations increasingly seek to associate their brands with a cause or purpose, experts say.

President-elect Joe Biden picked California official Isabel Casillas Guzman to lead the Small Business Administration, according to people familiar with the decision.

Bank of America's chief operations and technology officer says even digital experts benefit from in-person collaboration. She wants her 95,000-person staff to return once it's safe.

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During 2020, our society has been faced with an economic crisis, health crisis, social justice crisis and environmental crisis. The pandemic has rapidly changed how banks engage with customers and employees; accelerating the shift from in-person interactions to digital engagements. Successfully leading a digital transformation requires much more than smart technology choices, culture is key.

Challenger banks aimed at Blacks, Hispanics, immigrants and other underserved groups are offering financial education and support for charities in addition to basic banking services.

Just like the industries that they cover, the lack of Black representation among news outlets acts as a barrier against understanding and eliminating systemic racism.

The company is also looking to hire more senior lenders as it expands in markets around Los Angeles and San Diego.

One engineered a big M&A deal, another struggled with his bank's credit issues and another abruptly resigned. Here are their stories and more.