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DOJ Settles Redlining Claims in Rhode Island

CFPB Monitor

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (WTC) to resolve claims that WTC redlined majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Rhode Island. for its peer lenders, and on average 46.5% for its peer lenders, and on average 46.5%

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Michigan credit unions to merge, NYCB to enact a reverse stock split

American Banker

Bloom Credit Union and West Michigan Credit Union aim to join forces; Long Island-based New York Community Bancorp plans a reverse stock split; Providence, Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial hires longtime California banker to lead its middle-market team; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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Bringing The Farmers Market Online With Apps

PYMNTS

Customers download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play and sign up for the service and choose the market that suits them. It offers delivery or convenient pickup locations in the community as it has partnerships with breweries, libraries and workplaces. The Products and Vendors.

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Charles Potts: Fueling growth through innovation

Independent Banker

Demand for digital solutions continues to accelerate, making innovation an imperative for community banks looking to excel in today’s evolving market. That’s why ICBA makes innovation a priority and provides community banks with the information and tools necessary to grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.

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First Federal reorganizes, Regions wins presidential award

American Banker

First Federal Bank of Kansas City finalized a plan to reorganize its corporate structure; Regions Bank in Birmingham, Alabama, was one of 10 to win the "President's 'E' Award for Export Service"; Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial Group named Jim Weiss as Florida market president; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

Abrigo

As expected, bad actors are surfacing, and financial crimes divisions of community financial institutions are struggling with the realization that loans rushed through may be fraudulent. In the case of the two men in Rhode Island, there were several red flags pointing to fraud. Industry officials warn it won’t be the last.

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First And Ten: Disrupting The School Sports Uniform Process With Customization

PYMNTS

Even school sports uniforms have been dragged into the digital age, courtesy of a Rhode Island DTC company called SquadLocker. In addition, I’ve spent some time in the sporting goods arena during my career so I had some general market sense. Hopkins brings 30 years of experience to the company.