AFSA is proud to celebrate the crucial role female executives play throughout the financial services industry. From small companies to large, installment loans to vehicle finance products, female leaders are building the future of our industry. During Women’s History Month, AFSA will be featuring just a small selection of some of the outstanding female leaders in our industry.
ANNE KURZ
Chief Administrative Officer
Republic Finance
Anne joined Republic Finance in 1999. She has been active with AFSA throughout her career.
We asked Ann what advice she’d give to her younger self, knowing what she knows now.
Do not be afraid to say what is on your mind. Trust your judgment even in the face of resistance. Learn early how to persuasively support your position. Take time to build relationships in the organization.
WOMAN LEADER OF THE DAY | Anne Kurz
Mar 09, 2022
AFSA is proud to celebrate the crucial role female executives play throughout the financial services industry. From small companies to large, installment loans to vehicle finance products, female leaders are building the future of our … Read the rest
NM HB 132 Signing and Comment Letter
Mar 09, 2022
On Tuesday March 1, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed HB 132/Chapter 23 into law. Effective January 1, 2023, this new law creates a 36 percent all-in Annual Percentage Rate (APR) rate cap. Once it takes effect, New Mexico… Read the rest
Woman Leader of the Day | Marguerite Watanabe
Mar 08, 2022
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News from our Members | PayNearMe Announces PayPal,Venmo Integrations
Mar 08, 2022
PayNearMe announced the addition of PayPal and Venmo to its growing list of modern payment options in the US. These new… Read the rest
AFSA Comments on Arbitration Hearing
Mar 08, 2022
Yesterday, AFSA submitted a comment letter to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Development Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Ranking Member Patrick Toomey (R-PA) on the committee’s upcoming hearing regarding arbitration.… Read the rest
Woman Leader of the Day | Ginger Herring
Mar 07, 2022
AFSA is proud to celebrate the crucial role female executives play throughout the financial services industry. From small companies to large, installment loans to vehicle finance products, female leaders are building the future of our … Read the rest
Rate Caps Reduce Competition
Mar 06, 2022
The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) yesterday sent a comment letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen highlighting new research on the significant drop of credit availability in areas where rate caps are present.… Read the rest
Woman Leader of the Day | Mara McNeill
Mar 04, 2022
AFSA is proud to celebrate the crucial role female executives play throughout the financial services industry. From small companies to large, installment loans to vehicle finance products, female leaders are building the future of our … Read the rest
AFSA Welcomes Perc Pineda, PhD
Mar 03, 2022
AFSA is pleased to welcome Perc Pineda, PhD as Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, serving as the primary expert on economics, statistics, and industry research supporting the organization’s advocacy efforts.
“For more than… Read the rest
Woman Leader of the Day | Kathy Ruble
Mar 03, 2022
AFSA is proud to celebrate the crucial role female executives play throughout the financial services industry. From small companies to large, installment loans to vehicle finance products, female leaders are building the future of our … Read the rest