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Pictured L-R: Kala Gibson, Fifth Third Bank’s head of business banking and chief enterprise corporate social responsibility officer; Keith Burgess, senior vice president and group head of Community Development Lending and Investments, Fifth Third Bank; Kenneth Kelly, chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, (Photo Credit: Bre’Ann White); Dimitrius M. Hutcherson, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief technology officer at First Independence Bank (Photo Credit: Bre’Ann White)

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Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

Jun 15, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Fifth Third Community Development Corp. is investing an additional $2.5 million in First Independence Bank. The move makes Fifth Third the largest investor in the minority depository institution and community development financial institution.

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Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

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M&T Bank Corporation Releases Inaugural ESG Report

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action That Announced New Commitments to Improve Economic and Racial Equity in Financial Services Industry and the Economy

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Family Compensation Fund Improves the Lives of More Than 800 Colombian Farmers

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 13:00

The Comfandi Family Compensation Fund is improving lives by providing affordable essential services to low-income people and creating employment opportunities throughout its company value chain.

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Entrepreneurs and the Racial Wealth Divide: A Q&A With Jessica Norwood

Tue, 11/12/2019 - 12:05

African American entrepreneurs have a significantly harder time than their white counterparts do in securing funding from friends and family to launch their businesses.

Corporate Responsibility

Benevity Announces $40M in Series C Funding From General Atlantic and JMI Equity

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 08:55

Investment from General Atlantic and JMI Equity will further Benevity’s unmatched reach and innovation in the corporate purpose technology sector.

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Two Latin American Startups Are Selected to Receive Grants at Village Capital Financial Health Accelerator

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 18:30

Village Capital announced today that two financial health startups, Monetus and ArriendoAsegurado, were selected by their peers as “most investment-ready” at the conclusion of Finance Forward: Latin America 2019

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Whole Planet Foundation Launches Annual Poverty Is Unnecessary Project

Tue, 10/15/2019 - 11:35

This October, Whole Planet Foundation celebrates its global impact on poverty and the partners who further its mission.

Corporate Responsibility

Financial Literacy and Support - Aligning Community Impact With the Sustainable Development Goals

Fri, 09/27/2019 - 15:00

Financial stability for individuals and families is a key factor underpinning achievement of many of the Sustainable Development Goals including SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10.

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Moody’s Ari Lehavi Speaks on Lending to Small Business Owners

Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:20

Ari Lehavi, Executive Director at Moody’s Analytics, spoke on a panel at Aspen Network of Developing Entrepreneurs’ (ANDE’s) annual conference in September, on ways to support small and growing businesses in emerging markets.

Philanthropy

Domestic Violence Survivors Step Forward to Spur Public Action

Thu, 09/26/2019 - 09:45

Terera[i] was two months pregnant before she realized she was being financially abused.

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Wells Fargo Donates $600,000 for Revitalization Efforts in Los Angeles County

Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:45

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $600,000 in donations to local nonprofits to support housing, education and neighborhood revitalization for Los Angeles residents.

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Wells Fargo Donates $400,000 for Housing and Revitalization Efforts in Sacramento

Mon, 09/09/2019 - 12:00

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $400,000 in donations to five local nonprofits to support housing and neighborhood revitalization for Sacramento residents.

Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

M&T Bank Corporation Releases Inaugural ESG Report

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action That Announced New Commitments to Improve Economic and Racial Equity in Financial Services Industry and the Economy

Family Compensation Fund Improves the Lives of More Than 800 Colombian Farmers

Entrepreneurs and the Racial Wealth Divide: A Q&A With Jessica Norwood

Benevity Announces $40M in Series C Funding From General Atlantic and JMI Equity

Two Latin American Startups Are Selected to Receive Grants at Village Capital Financial Health Accelerator

Whole Planet Foundation Launches Annual Poverty Is Unnecessary Project

Financial Literacy and Support - Aligning Community Impact With the Sustainable Development Goals

Moody’s Ari Lehavi Speaks on Lending to Small Business Owners

Domestic Violence Survivors Step Forward to Spur Public Action

Wells Fargo Donates $600,000 for Revitalization Efforts in Los Angeles County

Wells Fargo Donates $400,000 for Housing and Revitalization Efforts in Sacramento

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