Financial firms should offer debt consolidation and faster payment services to help employees who may be struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.

The Trump administration's executive order to terminate and replace federal enforcement of anti-discrimination policies at the local level, citing the burden it put on municipalities, enraged advocates of equitable housing practices.

Recruiting directors from a variety of backgrounds is a challenge familiar to many credit unions. A member of one of the nation's largest CUs is calling for that institution to address the problem.

Peoples Bank in Arkansas once used brokered deposits to fund more loans to underserved borrowers. It could do so again if Congress loosens restrictions, says CEO Mary Fowler.

The White House's efforts to loosen equality requirements in lending run counter to the widespread demand for racial justice. Congress must act.

The California company said Russell Colombo "is committed to remaining in the job as long as needed."

The Warsaw, N.Y., bank said it will close 10% of its branches and lay off 6% of its staff in response to customers’ growing preference for remote banking.

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Jason Werts will take over as the leader of the Clackamas, Ore.-based institution in August. He is currently COO of Unitis Community Credit Union in nearby Portland.

Managing a major lender in the midst of COVID fears and social unrest has required a rethink of banking norms. Exploring the executive decisions all leaders must consider is the recipient of American Banker's Banker of the Year award.