 Stan Butler AFSA Independents Section Chairman President & CEO Heights Finance |
Don’t wait for nature to bring the warm weather to you – join us April 28- 30 in Palm Springs, California for the 2020 AFSA Independents Conference & Expo.
This is the premier gathering for independent finance companies, and whether you’re joining us for the first time or the 20th, you will find a conference packed with cutting-edge analysis and industry intelligence, with plenty of outstanding networking opportunities. In keeping with our 2020 Vision theme, sessions will examine the state of the consumer-credit industry, and look ahead to the legislative, regulatory, and business operations issues shaping independent finance companies in the coming year. AFSA Business Partners are ready and excited to meet you in the Expo, the main hub of the conference. Exchange best practices, access new technologies and meet friends in one of the country’s finest resorts at La Quinta. I’m honored to serve as the 2020 Independents Section Chairman and I hope to see you in a few short months. |
Registration is Open for the Independents Conference & Expo!
Jan 08, 2020
| Stan Butler AFSA Independents Section Chairman President & CEO Heights Finance |
Don’t wait for nature to bring the warm weather to you – join us April 28- 30 in Palm Springs, California for the 2020 AFSA Independents Conference |
Electrification, autonomous and rideshare – oh my!
Jan 07, 2020
How are the changing automotive and financial ecosystems transforming auto finance today and in the future?
Join us at the 2020 AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo as we discuss the impact of vehicle technology, digitization … Read the rest
NBCSL Ratifies Resolution on “Debt Settlement” Companies
Jan 06, 2020
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) recently ratified a resolution calling on state policymakers to put in place and enforce fundamental consumer protection rules on “debt settlement companies.” You can… Read the rest
AFSA Announces New Members to Board of Directors
Jan 06, 2020
The American Financial Services Association today announced three new members to serve on its Board of Directors:
Jeff Haymore, President & COO, Flagship Credit Acceptance, serves as Flagship’s President and Chief Operating… Read the rest
ICYMI | Himpler Defends Credit Access
Jan 02, 2020
AFSA President & CEO Bill Himpler appeared on Nexstar Television Stations during the holidays in an interview with reporter Kellie Meyer. Their conversation was part of a story on the woefully inaccurately titled “Veterans… Read the rest
“Top 10” Debt Collection Issues in 2020
Dec 27, 2019
Join us on January 22, 2020 for Top Debt Collection Issues in 2020, presented by AFSA.
2020 is shaping up to be a very interesting year in the credit and collection space. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hopes to have a final debt collection… Read the rest
AFSA Supports Financial Institution Customer Protection Act
Dec 26, 2019
AFSA last week sent a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) supporting S. 3003, the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act.
The legislation would eliminate Operation Choke Point, a former administration… Read the rest
From The CEOs Desk | Arbitrary Rate Caps Harm Instead of Help
Dec 23, 2019
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with reporter Kellie Meyer of Nexstar, a media company with more than 180 local broadcast affiliates across the country. Our conversation was part of a story on the woefully inaccurately titled “Veterans… Read the rest
TRACED Act Passes Senate
Dec 20, 2019
The Senate yesterday passed the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act by unanimous consent. The House passed the bill earlier this month by a vote of 417-3.
The legislation is the result of a bipartisan, bicameral agreement produced by the two bodies, … Read the rest
AFSA CEO UPDATE | Closing 2019
Dec 20, 2019
AFSA President & CEO Bill Himpler discusses some end-of-the-year topics and talks about ongoing work the association is undertaking moving into 2020.… Read the rest