“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”  –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Juneteenth is a commemoration of the ideals of equality, justice, and freedom, which we strive to perfect for all. In… Read the rest

This week, Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), appeared before both the Senate Banking and the House Financial Services Committees to deliver the CFPB’s semi-annual report to Congress. In the hearings… Read the rest

Even in the sometimes-arcane world of academic research where biases were once frowned upon, it’s interesting to see how those biases have real world consequences.

Take, for example, the comments of Adam Levitin, a law professor and practicing… Read the rest

Below are some ways AFSA member companies are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of our members have been fixtures in their communities for more than 100 years, and when you see the responses below you'll see why they are … Read the rest

The Credit Union Journal published a story (subscription required) regarding a provision excluded from the final version of the House-approved National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The language would have granted banks the same … Read the rest

The American Financial Services Association remained heavily engaged in key issues this week, submitting a comment letter on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and attending a House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) meeting… Read the rest

The American Financial Services Association reiterated its opposition to Congressional efforts to limit the use of arbitration in contracts. AFSA strongly opposes HR 1423, the “Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act” … Read the rest

The AFSA Annual Meeting is right around the corner, and we are pleased to announce that The Wall Street Journal‘s Jason Riley will be a keynote speaker to our attendees. Riley, an award-winning editorial board member of The Wall Street… Read the rest

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Financial Services Association, the national trade association for the consumer credit industry, is pleased to welcome communications professional Ed McFadden as its new Vice … Read the rest