The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Kansas City Alliance for Economic Inclusion will host a webinar to highlight Bank On Wichita and the FDIC national #GetBanked initiative. Presenters will share how participation in Bank On coalitions and the development of certified safe accounts can help unbanked, low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals throughout the state of Kansas enter the banking mainstream. The event will also feature technical assistance for bankers and a discussion on collaborations between banks and community organizations to support unbanked, LMI populations including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Attendees will also learn about the FDIC #GetBanked initiative, webpage, and resources to bring unbanked consumers into the financial mainstream.
Presenters:
- James Gillroy, Financial Center Manager, Bank of America
- Martie North, Director of Community Development, Simmons Bank
- Daniela Peraza, Financial Center Manager, Bank of America
- David Rothstein, Principal, CFE Fund
- Mark Salantino, Group Product Manager, U.S. Bank
- Shannon Wooten, Vice President, Arvest Bank
- Teresa Green, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, government, non-profit and community-based organizations, state and local government, and other stakeholders interested in increasing access to safe and affordable accounts in Kansas and supporting Bank On Wichita.
Registration Information:
Event has past, registration is now closed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Teresa Green at tegreen@fdic.gov.
Additional Resources:
- Bank On (joinbankon.org)
- FDIC Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
- FDIC Bankers Resource Center
- Interagency Community Reinvestment Act Frequently Asked Questions - PDF (govinfo.gov)
- CRA Consideration for Activities in Response to COVID-19
- CRA Consideration for Activities in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions - PDF