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The Impact of Consumers in the Auto Space

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Consumer preference trends are having a significant impact on the auto industry. Manufacturers are adapting to these preferences while also making vehicles that are more durable as well as preparing for environmental regulations. These trends transcend the market, present opportunities and challenges for lenders and the market at-large. Industry experts will unpack these complexities at the 2019 Summit for Fixed Income Investors at the Westin New York at Times Square on June 13, 2019.

Moderator: Jason Grohotolski, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Servic

Panelists:

  • Brian Schaaf, Chief Financial Officer, Ford Motor Credit Company
  • Rick Gokenback, Treasurer, GM Financial
  • Bruce Clark, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service
  • Anthony Hughes, MD-Economic Research, Moody’s Analytics
  • Daniela Chun Jayesuria, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service

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The Impact of Consumers in the Auto Space
May 30, 2019

Consumer preference trends are having a significant impact on the auto industry. Manufacturers are adapting to these preferences while also making vehicles that are more durable as well as preparing for environmental regulations. TheseRead the rest

AFSA Discusses Call Blocking with FCC
May 28, 2019

AFSA joined with other trades in meetings at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over the last several days to discuss the call blocking declaratory ruling and notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that will be voted on June 6.

The Read the rest

Webinar Follow-Up: Compliance Does Not Equal Security
May 28, 2019

The following is a follow-up from a webinar hosted by PayNearMe. For more information about AFSA Webinars click here.

When two things are closely related, we tend to trick ourselves into thinking the two are interchangeable. Wash your hands… Read the rest

AFSA Submits Letter to OMB on CFPB Policies
May 27, 2019

AFSA on May 23 submitted a letter to the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) commenting on the joint standards for assessing diversity policies and practices. The letter specifically addresses the Consumer Financial ProtectionRead the rest

New Proposed Rate Caps Would Create Adverse, Unintended Consequences
May 22, 2019

The following is an op-ed by AFSA President and CEO Bill Himpler on new proposals and discussions to cap interest rates.

In Washington it’s not uncommon to have policy proposals that lack common sense. The same can be said for well-intentioned… Read the rest

AFSA Highlights Negative Effects of CECL for House Financial Services Committee
May 16, 2019

AFSA yesterday submitted a comment letter to House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (R-NC) in advance of today's hearing entitled Oversight of Prudential Regulators:… Read the rest

AFSA Highlights Installment Loans Before OGR Hearing
May 15, 2019

AFSA yesterday submitted a letter to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH) in advance of a hearing entitled CFPB’s Role in Empowering Predatory Lenders:Read the rest

Many choices to consider when selecting marketing, media partners
May 14, 2019

When companies develop marketing strategies for brand and product awareness they will need to consider many forms of media to carry their messages.

But no matter which type of media they choose to make an impact, the right message must be servedRead the rest

Repo on the Rise: 3 things for motor vehicle lenders to consider today
May 13, 2019

Join us on May 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET for Repo on the Rise: 3 things for motor vehicle lenders to consider today, presented by Wolters Kluwer

Every motor vehicle lender eventually hits a few bumps and potholes in the road when a debtor defaults on their… Read the rest

In Memory of Dr. Lewis Mandell, Author of MoneySKILL®
May 10, 2019

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Lewis Mandell, author of MoneySKILL.

Dr. Mandell was a financial economist with a research specialization in financial literacy and a teaching specialization in investmentsRead the rest

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