The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published remarks by Acting Comptroller Rodney E. Hood on financial inclusion, delivered at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s Just Economy Conference 2025. Hood encouraged innovative approaches to expand access to financial services for consumers and small businesses in economically disadvantaged communities, highlighting the use of financial technology tools. He also underscored the role of homeownership in building generational wealth and pointed to the OCC’s Project REACh as part of the agency’s work to support financial inclusion.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 2025-03-27
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Acting Comptroller Rodney Hood urges fintech-enabled innovation to expand financial inclusion
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released remarks by Acting Comptroller Rodney E. Hood at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s Just Economy Conference 2025, emphasizing financial inclusion. Hood advocated for innovative financial technology to enhance access to services in disadvantaged communities and highlighted homeownership's role in wealth building, referencing the OCC’s Project REACh.