
AFSA is pleased to announce Robert H. Kurnick, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Penske Corporation and President of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., as the Industry Keynote speaker at its 2024 Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo.
Kurnick, whose career with the Penske organization spans almost three decades, leads a global, highly diversified transportation services company, including one of the world’s premier automotive and commercial truck retail and leasing businesses, transportation logistics and professional motorsports, that generates revenues of more than $39 billion, operates in over 3,200 locations, and employs more than 72,000 people worldwide. Penske Automotive Group is also consistently highly rated for its exceptional customer service and as a ”Best Dealership to Work For” by Automotive News.
Join us at the Bellagio Las Vegas, January 29 to February 1st, 2024, for insights from one of the global leaders in the vehicle industry on the state of the market and the lender dealer relationship, and how to sustain and grow consumer- and employee-focused cultures that have built one the industry’s most successful and iconic brands.
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AFSA is pleased to announce Robert H. Kurnick, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Penske Corporation and President of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., as the Industry Keynote speaker at its 2024 Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo.
Kurnick, whose career… Read the rest
Earlier this week AFSA encouraged other trade organizations to join a letter requesting that President Joe Biden support clear rules of the road in the financial services industry that take into account both the benefits and costs of regulation.… Read the rest
Last week, Congress returned from the Thanksgiving holiday recess and CFPB Director Rohit Chopra testified before the House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committees. While most of the conversation centered around supporting … Read the rest
AFSA’s Industry Expertise allows Business Partners to provide thought leadership and best practices information directly with AFSA member companies. For more information about taking part, contact Dan Bucherer.
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The featured Business Partner for the month of December is PayNearMe.
PayNearMe is the modern, reliable payments platform that facilitates debit, credit, ACH and mobile-first payments, including Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay and … Read the rest
This past week, AFSA’s state government affairs team sent a comment letter to the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) on the updated proposed amendments to its rules relating to debt collectors. In the letter … Read the rest
New survey results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York highlight recent trends in financial fragility and access to credit. Unfortunately, the news is not good, especially for younger households and those with weaker credit histories.… Read the rest
AFSA monitors every bill that might affect its members. This includes bills out of the typical committees of jurisdiction – the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Committee on Banking and Urban Development – as well… Read the rest

What is the state of the vehicle marketplace and where do consumers stand as they plan for 2024? How are overseas markets and industry players thinking about their forward-looking strategies and the U.S. market? And where are the U.S. and… Read the rest

With EV innovation, affordability, and financing options aligning for U.S. market growth in 2024, will U.S. policies and infrastructure keep pace?
Gain exclusive insights in this must-attend session for AFSA conference participants … Read the rest