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Brewing Resilience and Serving Community: Small Business Stories Fueling L.A.’s Recovery
When California’s wildfires swept through Los Angeles this year, their impact went far beyond charred landscapes. It disrupted the heartbeat of neighborhoods and shook the foundations of small, community-driven businesses. Yet amid the smoke and uncertainty, two local entrepreneurs, Natalie of Cafecita Coffee and Roozbeh of Delphi Greek Restaurant, stood as living testaments to the…
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AFP Boston 2025 Recap: How AI, Data, and Human Insight Are Shaping the Future of Treasury
The conversations at AFP Boston 2025 were centred on progress measured not just by technological advancement, but by how thoughtfully treasury teams are adapting to it. This year’s dominant theme was clear: AI isn’t replacing human expertise, it’s amplifying it. AI Humility: Progress with Perspective Artificial intelligence took center stage, but in a refreshingly grounded…
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Helping Tannersville Thrive: A Story of Housing and Hope
When a Village’s Workers Can’t Afford to Stay The Village of Tannersville, nestled in New York’s Greene County in the Catskill Mountains, is known for its charm: painted storefronts along Main Street, sweeping mountain vistas, a seasonal hum of visitors. Yet behind the postcard image lies a problem that has grown steadily worse—affordable housing. As…
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From First Responders to Long-Term Stabilizers
When federal paychecks are delayed, when inflation eats away at household budgets, or when a natural disaster shuts down a community, the institutions that step in quickly are the community-rooted credit unions and banks such as certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs). They have been called “financial first responders,” a…
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Why Reciprocal Deposit Networks Deserve a Second Look: Insights from the Dallas Fed
Banks, depositors, and regulators alike are grappling with how to modernize deposit insurance in an era of larger balances, diversified banking relationships, and evolving risks. A recent Dallas Fed analysis, “How do reciprocal deposit networks interact with deposit insurance?”, provides strong incentive for rethinking how regulators should treat banks that participate in reciprocal deposit networks.…
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Brewing Resilience and Serving Community: Small Business Stories Fueling L.A.’s Recovery
When California’s wildfires swept through Los Angeles this year, their impact went far beyond charred landscapes, it disrupted the heartbeat of neighborhoods and shook the foundations of small, community-driven businesses. Yet amid the smoke and uncertainty, two local entrepreneurs; Natalie of Cafecita Coffee and Roozbeh of Delphi Greek Restaurant, stood as living testaments to the…
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From a 529 credit score to Success: How Cardinal Credit Union Transformed One Member’s Financial Future
Several years ago, Marcus1 walked into a motorcycle dealership with hope in his heart but uncertainty in his financial past. Just over a year earlier, he had filed for bankruptcy—a difficult decision that left him with a credit score of 529 and limited options for rebuilding his financial life. What he didn’t know was that…
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“What Made Me Stay All These Years”: Asta Cummings and the Heart of Brooklyn Coop
Finding Purpose in Financial Services Nine years ago, Asta Cummings thought she’d be working in film. After high school, she’d spent time with Reel Works, even making a short movie about her experiences growing up. But when she saw Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union at a job fair, something shifted. “I was immediately drawn to…
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What Is a CDFI and Why Should Corporate Treasurers Care?
What is a CDFI? Corporate treasurers are tasked with safeguarding liquidity, preserving capital, and managing risk in a rapidly shifting financial landscape. While large national institutions remain the default for many, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) offer an alternative that combines federally insured safety with diversification benefits. Certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury,…
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The Infrastructure of Opportunity: 5 Ways Community Financial Institutions Build Thriving Communities
A single mother in rural Mississippi can’t get to her new job because there’s no reliable transportation. A corner store owner in Detroit wants to accept credit cards and offer fresh produce but can’t afford the equipment upgrades and refrigeration systems. A community health center in Appalachia can’t serve patients effectively because their building needs…
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