Strength of MDIs: A Roundup of 2025 MDI Research from the National Bankers Association and our partners

As digital expectations rise, one of the most effective strategies for MDIs has been building shared technology platforms that reduce costs while expanding digital capacity.  The MDI ConnectTech program supports this effort by helping banks assess technology needs, design implementation roadmaps, and connect with vetted vendors. Through ConnectTech, modernization becomes more affordable and efficient.

At Optus Bank, which is a member of the National Bankers Association, financial empowerment isn’t just a mission—it’s a movement rooted in Banking on Communities. That’s why they jumped at the opportunity to bring the Our Money Matters (OMM) program to life in their community. 

Banking is key to financial freedom. Access allows people to grow their money, establish credit, and invest in their future.

Despite higher percentage growth in Black and Hispanic wealth, the numerical wealth gap with White families widens.

In October, the National Bankers Association hosted its 96th Annual Conference, bringing together members from all sectors of the...

The racial wealth gap in the United States has been a persistent issue for decades due to systemic racism and discriminatory policies....

On August 2, 2023, the National Bankers Association co-hosted a webinar with John Hopkins University’s 21st Century Cities Initiative on...