As Bishop Desmond Tutu said, “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” Black History Month highlights the deep, rich legacy of African Americans that is so much of the binding of our nation’s heritage. Our ongoing commitment to focusing on these accomplishments – as well as a renewed focus on equity and justice – has made our nation stronger. AFSA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee continues to integrate those crucial goals across the association. AFSA is also working to support our members as they build and maintain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that represent the communities they serve, while also identifying and removing barriers to equitable access.
As Bishop Desmond Tutu said, “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” Black History Month highlights the deep, rich legacy of African Americans that is so much of the binding of our nation’s heritage. Our ongoing … Read the rest
The featured Premier Business Partner for February is Hudson Cook. Learn more at hudco.com.
Established in 1997, Hudson Cook, LLP focuses its practice on laws related to financial services, banking and information privacy. In addition … Read the rest
Today, the Independent Women’s Forum published a piece observing that New Mexico’s HB132, which would cap interest rates at 36%, would “rob the financially vulnerable of access to critical funds, leaving them in a more… Read the rest
Today (Saturday, January 29, 2022) the New Mexico House of Representatives Consumer and Public Affairs Committee will consider H.B. 132, which caps interest rates at 36% for consumer loans. The following statement can be attributed to… Read the rest
As you seek to create new digital customer experiences, leverage and expand use of data, and invest in technology innovations, cybersecurity threats are evolving and growing. While tools to mitigate such threats are becoming more sophisticated,… Read the rest
Rochelle McClanahan has been approved to join the AFSA Board and Executive Committee. In addition, she will be joining the AFSA Foundation Board.
Ms. McClanahan is the Chief Financial Officer for Brundage Management Company, based in San… Read the rest
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public input regarding what it termed “junk fees” that a number of different industries, such as financial services, entertainment and travel, charge consumers.
“Many financial… Read the rest
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
