OCC: Actions Announced to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Community Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced guidance to banks and proposed rulemakings to reduce regulatory burden for community banks. These actions build upon the OCC’s continued efforts to tailor its regulatory and supervisory frameworks to minimize burden for its regulated institutions and promote economic growth. “Community banks have an outsized…
CDFI Fund: Operating Status During Federal Government Shutdown Released
For the duration of the federal government shutdown, limited Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) staff and services will be available as described below. Any regularly scheduled webinars, such as the next monthly Transaction Level Report webinar on October 1st and the CDFI Certification webinar on October 2nd, are cancelled and may be rescheduled once the…
ABA: Dan Rollins, CEO of Cadence Bank, Named 2025-2026 Chair of ABA’s American Bankers Council
The American Bankers Association today announced that James D. “Dan” Rollins III has been named chair of ABA’s American Bankers Council for the 2025–2026 membership year. Rollins is chairman and CEO of Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), a nearly 150-year old institution with $55 billion in assets and more than 390 locations spanning the South and Texas. “Dan…
ABA: America’s Banks and ABA Relaunch #BanksNeverAskThat and #PracticeSafeChecks Campaigns to Help Consumers Spot Scams
The American Bankers Association today announced the 2025 relaunch of its award-winning consumer protection campaigns, #BanksNeverAskThat and #PracticeSafeChecks, aimed at helping consumers and small businesses recognize and avoid fraud and scams. Banks of all sizes across the nation will join ABA in promoting and amplifying the consumer protection tips included in the two campaigns. To date, more than…
SBA: Agency Delivers Record Capital to Small Businesses in FY25
America First agenda boosts small business optimism and growth Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will close Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 with the most capital ever delivered to small businesses thanks to a surge in demand and confidence under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump. In total, the agency has guaranteed 84,400…
SBA: 12th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week Announced
Veteran Entrepreneurs to be Recognized November 3rd-7th, 2025 Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will celebrate the 12th consecutive year of National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from Nov. 3–7, 2025. The week honors America’s 1.6 million veteran-owned small businesses and the commitment to excellence, quality, and strength that defines veteran entrepreneurship across all sectors,…
FHFA: House Price Index® Down 0.1 Percent in July 2025; Up 2.3 Percent from Last Year
U.S. house prices fell 0.1 percent in July, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.3 percent from July 2024 to July 2025. The previously reported 0.2 percent price decline in June remained unchanged. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home price changes ranged from -1.2 percent in…
CDFI Fund: First Awards for 2025 Announced to 56 Organizations Across US Who Will Receive Nearly $8.8 Million
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced that 56 organizations across the country will collectively receive nearly $8.8 million in Technical Assistance (TA) Awards under the fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding round. These awards reflect Treasury’s commitment to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively and advancing economic…