As for how the financial system could become even more of a force for equity in society, Hunt says, “Financial institutions have enormous power to help improve the health of our communities. Some key actions that come to mind are opening branches and hosting financial health workshops in low-to-moderate income communities, working to bolster MDIs and CDFIs, and continuing to support diverse-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses. [Financial institutions] also create jobs and [should] continue to build a workforce representative of the communities we serve.”
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