Under the Trump administration, banking regulators postponed, scaled back, or canceled environmental, social, and governance (ESG) exams that had been initially emphasized under the Biden administration. These changes signal a major shift in how banks are assessed on issues like climate and diversity.

On the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, the Rev. Al Sharpton is set to lead a protest on Wall Street. The demonstration aims to encourage corporate America to maintain its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives despite challenges associated with the Trump administration’s stance.