What should you be aware of and be planning for as markets begin to shift, and we begin to emerge in a post-pandemic world? PointPredictive’s Frank McKenna, Chief Fraud Strategist (Frank on Fraud), defi’s Charles Sutherland, Chief Strategy… Read the rest

Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) finalized its disparate impact rule. The final rule ensures that HUD’s 2013 disparate impact rule codifies the framework from the Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Texas… Read the rest

Last week, the Baltimore Sun ran an opinion piece that inaccurately conflated  payday lenders with traditional installment lenders.  While we appreciate the authors’ concern with consumer protection, the focus should be on arming consumers… Read the rest

This week, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) sent a letter to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform to share its perspective on recent trends in regulation and regulatory reform.  AFSA shares Congress’ views that … Read the rest

Tomorrow, September 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET, AFSA Senior Vice President Danielle Fagre Arlowe will represent AFSA at the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) Ombudsman Virtual Meeting. Arlowe will present on the importance of remote… Read the rest

We in DC – and Cal Ripken fans everywhere – just celebrated the 25th Anniversary of his breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive-games-played record.

Hear the stories of that season … and better yet, ask the Iron Man himself about it!

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George Fussell, President & CEO of SAFCO was recently appointed to the AFSA Board of Directors. He also serves on the Independents Section Board, Independent Auto Finance Executives Group and the State Government Affairs Committee.… Read the rest

If you require a resource while we upgrade afsaonline.org, please reach out to an AFSA staff member directly. Alternatively, send an email to communications@afsamail.org. We’re happy to help.… Read the rest

This morning, AFSA is launching a new and completely re-designed afsaonline.org. You may notice some odd behavior over the next several hours as make this transition. Additionally, your profile and meeting registration will be unavailable.… Read the rest

The objectives of the bipartisan, bicameral legislation, Jobs and Neighborhood Investment Act, are laudable. These bills, H.R. 7709 and S. 4255, direct billions in new investments to help low-income and minority communities withstand… Read the rest