Public Banking Institute

The Public Banking Institute (PBI) is a non-partisan think-tank and advisory organization founded in 2011, dedicated to exploring and disseminating information on the potential utility of publicly-owned banks, particularly in the finance industry. PBI's mission involves analyzing U.S. and global financial events to research and facilitate the implementation of public banking options, with a focus on quantifying the true costs of financing government and public services as well as the costs of potential systemic risk. The organization aims to leverage the historic role of publicly-owned banks in fostering access to credit, sharing best practices and lessons learned through its online resources, website, webinars, blog, and in-person conferences.