OCC Marks the First Anniversary of Project Reach — 2021-07-15

WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today marked the first anniversary of Project REACh by hosting participants to celebrate the project’s accomplishments and to challenge them to set their sights even higher over the next two years. “Project REACh has generated a great deal of excitement and made great strides in its first year toward tearing down barriers that prevent everyone from benefitting from our economy and financial system,” said Acting Comptroller Hsu. “We are at a critical point in our nation where will and resolve match the need to act to reduce inequality. While Project REACh is one of many initiatives addressing the legacy problems facing our society, it is unique in that it assembles leaders of civil rights and community groups, banks, and technology firms to work hand in hand to solve problems previously seen as intractable.” REACh stands for Roundtable for Economic Access and Change, and the project brings together a range of