Zeynep Ton | Rethinking What Makes a Good Job
As people struggle to make ends meet amid a cost-of-living crisis, employers play a critical role in supporting workers’ financial health. Research shows that creating good jobs isn’t just the right thing to do, but also the profitable thing to do – improving employee satisfaction, company performance, and market competitiveness. Listen in as Zeynep Ton, Professor of the Practice at MIT Sloan School of Management and Co-Founder and President of the Good Jobs Institute, makes the business case for investing in good jobs and shares ways to implement a good jobs approach.
Financial Health Visionary Award: A Fireside Conversation with Our New Honoree
See the highlights from our fireside conversation with our new Financial Health Visionary Award honoree Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Bank of America. Learn about his commitment to financial health, the critical issues that will impact our progress, and how they’re already making a mark on our community’s next chapter.
The Next Generation of Financial Health
From FinTok to loud budgeting, younger generations are approaching their finances in new ways. Learn about their unique financial habits and how financial institutions can best support them as they work toward financial independence.
BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative: Helping More Americans Save
Recognizing that millions of Americans lack short-term savings, BlackRock set out to discover how to help more families build a financial safety net.
EMERGE Financial Health FAQ
Michael McAfee | Rewiring Corporate America To Advance Racial Equity
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many large companies made commitments to advance equity. Nearly four years later, those commitments have largely faded away – despite the strong link between equity and business outcomes, innovation, and long-term value creation. How can we urge corporate America to make racial and economic equity a foundational part of their businesses, so that all of us can prosper? Listen to Jennifer’s conversation with Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, about the pivotal role of corporations in promoting inclusion and key steps for embedding equity into business standards.
Expanding Banking Access: A Look at PNC’s Innovative Mobile Branches
PNC Bank’s mobile branches are a standout innovation, extending crucial financial services and literacy to underserved communities. This panel discussion will highlight how these “branches on wheels” have positively impacted cities across the country and explore the strategies that make these units a critical tool in community development.
Can Fintech Support Financial Health for Older Adults?
Can fintech improve the financial health of low-to-moderate income older adults, who aren’t the typical target for this type of innovation? This engaging debate will explore how fintech might cater to older adults and share new tools to help innovators, investors, and nonprofits better serve this segment.
The Power of Partnerships: Member-Exclusive Networking Lunch
Join fellow Financial Health Network Members for a discussion on the power of partnerships in advancing financial health. Hear success stories from Members, learn how to elevate your financial health impact, and cultivate new partnerships for your own organization.
Supporting the Financial Health of Small Businesses
Small businesses play a critical role in driving job creation, innovation, and economic growth in the U.S. Join us to explore how we can best collaborate across sectors to strengthen the financial health of small business owners and employees.
“The Barber of Little Rock” and One Man’s Quest to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Join Arlo Washington for a screening of ‘The Barber of Little Rock,’ an Oscar-nominated documentary short detailing his journey from Little Rock, Arkansas, barber to founder of a visionary bank called People Trust, then listen in on a fireside chat with Arlo about closing the racial wealth gap.
Keynote Address: Financial Health Vital Signs
Hear about the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s work to support consumer financial health. Acting Comptroller Michael J. Hsu will discuss the OCC’s Financial Health: Vital Signs initiative, and why banks should pay attention to the financial health of their customers.