AFSA Chief Economist Tim Gill recently took part in a panel discussion on economic and automotive industry trends at Used Car Week 2025. The panel “Inside Automotive & the Economy,” was moderated by Nick Zulovich of Cherokee Media Group and Tim was joined by representatives from by Black Book, CarGurus, and TransUnion.
Tim’s remarks highlighted the role of consumer and business resilience in the face of a range of challenges as a significant factor underlying the performance of the economy and the auto sector in 2025. He also pointed to both inflation and interest rates as keys to the outlook for 2026, noting that the capacity of consumers to shoulder further large cost-of-living increases is likely limited.
AFSA Economist Shares Thoughts on Economic Outlook
Dec 03, 2025
AFSA Chief Economist Tim Gill recently took part in a panel discussion on economic and automotive industry trends at Used Car Week 2025. The panel “Inside Automotive & the Economy,” was moderated by Nick Zulovich of Cherokee Media Group… Read the rest
A New CFPB Nomination
Nov 20, 2025
Clarity and certainty in the public policy space has long been a priority for the American Financial Services Association, which is why we appreciate the recent nomination of Stuart Levenbach to serve a five-year term as director of the Consumer… Read the rest
THIS THURSDAY | AFSA Webinar | How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge
Nov 18, 2025
BUSINESS PARTNER WEBINAR
How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge
November 20, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. ET
As interest rates fall and demand accelerates, the most successful auto lenders are rethinking how they scale. In this
New AFSA Board Chair
Nov 13, 2025
Kevin Cullum, President, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, will serve as the 2025-26 Chair of the American Financial Services Association Board of Directors. Cullum received the gavel from outgoing chair, Dan Walters, CEO of Credit… Read the rest
Net Share of Banks Willing to Make Consumer Installment Loan Ticks Higher
Nov 13, 2025
The Federal Reserve Board’s October 2025 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (SLOOS) is out. The report in both the businesses and consumer spheres provides voluminous information on commercial banks’ lending… Read the rest
AFSA Webinar | How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge
Nov 11, 2025
BUSINESS PARTNER WEBINAR
How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge
November 20, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. ET
As interest rates fall and demand accelerates, the most successful auto lenders are rethinking how they scale. In this
Regarding the 10th Circuit Ruling
Nov 11, 2025
Scammers Offering AFSA Member Lists
Nov 05, 2025
AFSA is aware that individuals are calling and emailing AFSA members offering member contact lists.
DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ANY COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL OFFERING MEMBER LISTS.
AFSA members can always access a list of fellow members, including contact… Read the rest
AFSA Webinar | How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge
Nov 04, 2025
BUSINESS PARTNER WEBINAR
How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge
November 20, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. EST
As interest rates fall and demand accelerates, the most successful auto lenders are rethinking how they scale. In this
Industry Expertise | Building Trust in Financial Services: Why Verified Messaging Matters
Nov 01, 2025
“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan … Read the rest