AFSA offers its deepest condolences to the victims of the attack in New Orleans during the city’s New Year’s Day celebrations, and our thoughts are with our member companies, business partners and their customers who live and operate in the New Orleans area during this difficult time.
The safety and security of our members and guests who attend our conferences is our top priority. Your AFSA team has been in contact with our host hotel, the Roosevelt, and has been assured that the hotel has already put in place security measures and processes to ensure a safe and enjoyable AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo later this month.
Similarly, in the wake of the attack, the Louisiana Governor’s Office has put in place heightened security procedures to be implemented over the next several weeks in the run up to the 2025 Super Bowl, which will shortly follow the conclusion of AFSA’s and the National Automobile Dealers Association’s meetings in New Orleans. Be assured that AFSA will continue to monitor the situation and will share relevant updates.
AFSA Statement on New Orleans Attack
Jan 02, 2025
AFSA offers its deepest condolences to the victims of the attack in New Orleans during the city’s New Year’s Day celebrations, and our thoughts are with our member companies, business partners and their customers who live and operate in the … Read the rest
January White Paper: Review and Preview
Jan 02, 2025
AFSA’s State Government Affairs team released its latest white paper that highlights emerging topics in the 2024 legislative year that are expected to become highly debated issues in 2025. In 2024 artificial intelligence continued to… Read the rest
The 119th Congress
Jan 02, 2025
Welcome to the 119th Congress! January will be chock full of congressional, executive, and regulatory actions. AFSA will be meeting with members this week at the start of the new Congress in order to continue to protect fair access to capital… Read the rest
New Jersey Debt Adjuster Concerns
Dec 20, 2024
AFSA’s State Government Affairs team submitted testimony to the New Jersey Senate regarding S1310, which would permit specific for-profit debt adjusters to be licensed for conducting business in the state. These adjusters charge high… Read the rest
FTC’s Final “Junk Fees” Rule
Dec 20, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has released its final “junk fees” rule. AFSA is pleased to report that the final rule is much narrower in scope and does not apply to financial services. The final rule includes a definition for “Covered Good… Read the rest
Lump of Coal? A Hawkish Rate Cut
Dec 20, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on December 18 lowered the federal funds rate target by 25 basis points, a quarter percentage point. The target range now stands at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, a full percentage… Read the rest
A Push for a Delay in CTA
Dec 20, 2024
Yesterday, AFSA joined other trade groups in encouraging the delay of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) year-end compliance deadline for existing entities. The letter highlights the vagaries of the reporting requirements, as well… Read the rest
AFSA’s Latest C3 Index Released
Dec 19, 2024
The last few years have been challenging for consumers and providers of consumer credit alike. An historically sharp increase in interest rates, a slow slide in economic growth following a post-pandemic boom, growing household financial… Read the rest
The Industry Pulse | 2025 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo
Dec 18, 2024
The Industry Pulse
Join our All-Star Pulse Panel for a comprehensive analysis of 2024 and predictions for 2025 in the vehicle finance ecosystem and the broader global vehicle marketplace. Get the download on the current economic environment… Read the rest
CEO Roundtable | 2025 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo
Dec 17, 2024
CEO Roundtable
Hear from four senior leaders in the vehicle-finance industry for a fast-paced and insightful discussion on the current business environment. Explore the challenges and opportunities in the marketplace and learn how these… Read the rest