Woodstock Institute finds regular credit unions not serving low-income people, investments help low-income credit unions hit their stride, stable and diverse communities elusive in Chicago, Chicago banks agree to improve service.
Social Security lifts millions out of poverty, Woodstock Institute host international conference in Rio de Janeiro, Marva Williams wins Tom Gobby award.
OCC predatory lending premption, small business lending analysis, CDFI impacts in lower income communities, and Woodstock Institute's 30th anniversary.
Stories include: New Document Sets Strong Goals for Chase, Preserves Influence of CRA; Woodstock to HostCommunityReinvestment Conferencein Brazil; New Woodstock Study Finds Subprime Loans Lead to Neighborhood Foreclosures; Woodstock Meets with Comptroller of the Currency Officials on CRA; Regulators Break Ranks on ‘Small’ Bank Definition in CRA; Broad Support for New Payday Lending Laws.