The increased digitization of the lending process, the use of big data and analytics, and efforts to enhance competitive finance offers and access to credit present opportunities that also come with heightened fraud and data privacy risks.… Read the rest

There has been a long-standing, albeit unwritten tradition in the midst of a transition with the U.S. Presidency and the Executive Branch, for federal agencies to suspend new rulemaking. As Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC)… Read the rest

Working with the Business Partner Board, AFSA has developed a refreshed Business Partner program that provides enhanced benefits, clearer metrics and more opportunities for engagement with AFSA members.

AFSA Business Partners play a … Read the rest

Nine new members have been named to the House Financial Services Committee as the 119th Congress officially begins. A little bit about each new member is below.

1. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich. 9): Congresswoman McClain was elected by her colleagues… Read the rest

As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated and pose significant risks to organizations. This session will provide insights into the latest strategies, techniques, and tools to future-proof… Read the rest

AFSA offers its deepest condolences to the victims of the attack in New Orleans during the city’s New Year’s Day celebrations, and our thoughts are with our member companies, business partners and their customers who live and operate in the … Read the rest

AFSA’s State Government Affairs team released its latest white paper that highlights emerging topics in the 2024 legislative year that are expected to become highly debated issues in 2025. In 2024 artificial intelligence continued to… Read the rest

Welcome to the 119th Congress! January will be chock full of congressional, executive, and regulatory actions. AFSA will be meeting with members this week at the start of the new Congress in order to continue to protect fair access to capital… Read the rest

AFSA’s State Government Affairs team submitted testimony to the New Jersey Senate regarding S1310, which would permit specific for-profit debt adjusters to be licensed for conducting business in the state. These adjusters charge high… Read the rest

The Federal Trade Commission has released its final “junk fees” rule. AFSA is pleased to report that the final rule is much narrower in scope and does not apply to financial services. The final rule includes a definition for “Covered Good… Read the rest