In the first episode of 2022, we continue our 50-state series, where we’ll be asking questions of financial services regulators around the country. We’ll make our way through all 50 states getting to know the regulators that are part of our … Read the rest

On this day celebrating the life and ongoing mission of Rev. Martin Luther King, there is no better way to honor him than to take some time to read his words and hear his clarion call for fundamental respect of human dignity and justice. We… Read the rest

Today, the American Financial Services Association joined a diverse, multi-industry effort #UnitedForPrivacy , calling on Congress and the Biden Administration to pass bipartisan, federal privacy legislation.  

The effort includes … Read the rest

In an effort to help workers keep their jobs and assist businesses who struggled because of the pandemic, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to clarify that small finance companies are eligible to receive… Read the rest

Join this must-attend, annual overview on the latest perspectives from industry leaders on where 2022 will take us. What business strategies and practices used to adapt to the pandemic will carry over to a “new normal”? What consumer trends… Read the rest

As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) noted last week, financial readiness is military readiness. But financial priorities will be different for just about every active military servicemember depending on their or their … Read the rest

AFSA is saddened by the death of Mike Kane on January 5th. Mike was a leader at Ally Financial as Senior Vice President of Consumer Credit Operations. He was also a positive force for the consumer credit industry at-large, serving as … Read the rest

The Featured Business Partner for January is GOLDPoint Systems.

GOLDPoint Systems offers one of the most complete Loan Management Software Systems in the Direct and Indirect market, covering the complete loan life cycle. Our products include… Read the rest

Earlier this week, the CFPB released its Annual Report of Credit and Consumer Reporting Complaints. In the analysis and the accompanying press release, the Bureau expressed concern about the number of credit reporting complaints and the… Read the rest

On January 6, AFSA submitted a comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding its Small Business Lending Data Collection Rule (the Rule).  The Rule implements Section 1071 of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform… Read the rest