Fulbright

Fulbright is a bank offering various financial products including savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs).

CCI Score

-31.03

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Fulbright Lobbying Activity Exposes Corporate Complicity

An OpenSecrets lobbying profile reveals that Fulbright is actively engaging in political lobbying. Such activities raise concerns about the bank using its resources to influence policy and regulatory frameworks, potentially prioritizing corporate interests over democratic accountability. This raises alarms from an anti-fascist perspective, as corporate lobbying has the potential to undermine transparency and support authoritarian practices.

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Fulbright is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

FEB

19

2025

Fulbright Lobbying Activity Exposes Corporate Complicity
-34.44

An OpenSecrets lobbying profile reveals that Fulbright is actively engaging in political lobbying. Such activities raise concerns about the bank using its resources to influence policy and regulatory frameworks, potentially prioritizing corporate interests over democratic accountability. This raises alarms from an anti-fascist perspective, as corporate lobbying has the potential to undermine transparency and support authoritarian practices.
-35

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 24

The OpenSecrets profile for Fulbright (presented as Forbright Bank) documents significant lobbying activities. This raises serious concerns about the bank leveraging its political influence to shape policy in a way that may undermine regulatory oversight and democratic processes. Lobbying, especially when it obscures transparency, can contribute to authoritarian practices by aligning corporate interests with political power.

Forbright Bank Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets
FEB

08

2021

Concerns over Bank Political Donations and Transparency
-39.45

A report tracking corporate political donations revealed that major U.S. banks, through their industry association, contributed to a $1 million television ad campaign supporting a candidate with a record of undermining democratic norms and human rights. The report raises questions about the transparency and accountability of banks involved in such political funding. As a bank, Fulbright may be scrutinized for similar political contributions if it is an ABA member.
-60

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 24

The report details extensive political contributions through the ABA that supported a candidate with records of undermining democratic principles and human rights. Such political funding, when done without adequate transparency and accountability, contributes to an environment that can bolster authoritarian practices. While Fulbright is not directly mentioned in the report, as a bank it may be part of an industry pattern that supports these problematic practices.

PDF Tracking Corporate Political Donations - Business & Human Rights
NOV

03

2020

Fulbright Political Contributions in the 2020 Election Cycle
-19.21

An analysis of political donations by commercial banks, including Fulbright, during the 2020 U.S. election cycle suggests potential complicity in supporting political forces that may favor authoritarian practices.
-30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 24

The report on political contributions by commercial banks during the 2020 election cycle highlights the potential for banks like Fulbright to support political parties that may favor authoritarian policies. Such financial involvement can translate into undue political influence, bolstering entities that undermine democratic norms. This negative score reflects concerns about how political donations can indirectly contribute to authoritarian practices.

Contributions by Commercial Banks to U.S. Political Parties Election Cycle 2020