FDIC Hosts Forum to Promote Access to Affordable Bank Accounts in North and South Dakota
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar targeted to banks in North and South Dakota. This event will provide an overview of the FDIC 2021 National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households and other resources, highlight research from the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund, and discuss the need to broaden access to bank accounts that meet CFE National Account Standards. Banks that offer these accounts will discuss experiences and best practices. Native Bank On ONAC (Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition) will highlight their efforts to increase the number of Native-owned and Native-serving financial institutions that offer low-cost certified accounts.
Presenters:
- Jessica Ebeling, EVP of Innovation, Digital Solutions and Payments, Gate City Bank
- Karen Edwards, Manager, Native Bank On ONAC (Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition)
- Christy Finsel, Executive Director, Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition (ONAC)
- David Rothstein, Senior Principal, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund
- Carla Tillmon, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM CT
Where:
Webinar, WebEx, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), non-profit organizations, community based organizations, federal, state and local government, and other stakeholders interested in increasing access to affordable bank accounts in North and South Dakota.
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Carla Tillmon at ctillmon@fdic.gov.