In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we speak to Rex Ellison, President & CEO of Republic Finance and Chairman of the AFSA Education Foundation.
Rex shares with us some best practices for building a successful traditional installment lending business and tells us about a what he's learned in his career so far.
Rex also shares a powerful story about the impact installment loans can have on the lives of ordinary Americans.
LISTEN | Episode 2: Rex Ellison, President & CEO, Republic Finance & AFSAEF Chair
Oct 23, 2019
In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we speak to Rex Ellison, President & CEO of Republic Finance and Chairman of the AFSA Education Foundation.
Rex shares with us some best practices for building a successful traditional… Read the rest
AFSA Comments on HUD Disparate Impact Proposed Rule
Oct 23, 2019
AFSA last week commented on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule amending its interpretation of the Fair Housing Act’s disparate impact standards. Specifically, HUDs proposed rule changes… Read the rest
Two Consumer Credit Executives Recognized for Distinguished Service
Oct 22, 2019
Two consumer–credit industry executives were honored with the 2019 American Financial Services Association (AFSA) Distinguished Service Award (DSA) today at AFSA’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Nashville.
The association’s
LISTEN | Episode 1 of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast
Oct 18, 2019
The AFSA Extra Credit Podcast is a quick take on the consumer credit industry from the professionals who work in it every day. In the inaugural episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re talking with AFSA President & CEO … Read the rest
FASB Approves Delay of CECL
Oct 17, 2019
The Financial Accounting Standards Board yesterday unanimously delayed implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss accounting standard until 2023 for most financial institutions. Banks that file with the Securities and Exchange… Read the rest
Consumer Advocates, Industry Agree: CECL Should be Delayed
Oct 16, 2019
For months, the American Financial Services Association and other financial-services industry partners have urged the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to delay implementation of the new Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL)… Read the rest
AFSA Comments on HMDA Proposed Rule
Oct 15, 2019
On Tuesday, October 15, the American Financial Services Association submitted a comment letter on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking amending the October 2015 final rule on… Read the rest
Gen Z: Your Future Customers & How to Reach Them
Oct 14, 2019
The AFSA Annual Meeting is next week and this is our last program update! Are you joining us in Nashville? There's still time to register and hear from Michael Marx, Senior Director of Reasearch and Insights at Visa on creating products … Read the rest
CFPB Next to Get the House Financial Services Committee Treatment
Oct 11, 2019
On October 9, 2019, House Financial Services Chair Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced a new slate of committee hearings and markups. One notable session, scheduled for October 16, 2019, is entitled, “Who is Standing Up for Consumers? … Read the rest
Becerra Releases Proposed CCPA Regulations
Oct 10, 2019
Today, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the office’s long-awaited proposed regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). AFSA previously submitted comments on behalf of its members,… Read the rest