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.
MARA MCNEILL
President & CEO
Toyota Financial Savings Bank
Mara McNeill is president and chief executive officer of Toyota Financial Savings Bank, which provides banking services to Toyota, Lexus, and private label dealers and consumers. Her leadership focuses on building high performance teams who serve by delivering responsible lending products and positive consumer experiences.
We asked Mara what advice she’d give to her younger self, knowing what she knows now.
Believe in yourself and your purpose; cultivate your personal board of directors and give yourself grace.
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
Woman Leader of the Day | Rochelle McClanahan
Mar 02, 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 Publishes Amicus in Convenience Fee Case
Mar 01, 2022
AFSA joined with other trades in an amicus brief in a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision. The case, Thomas-Lawson v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC involves convenience fees. The trades’ brief counters some of the issues raised by… Read the rest
March Featured Business Partner | Sopra Banking Software
Mar 01, 2022
The featured Business Partner for the month of March is Sopra Banking Software. Learn more at soprabanking.com.
Sopra Banking Software has the largest worldwide network of professional business and technical expertise in Wholesale Floor… Read the rest
Build a Future-Ready Workforce
Mar 01, 2022
Regardless of technology advances, it’s still people with the right skills who drive your business. In this new era, what must employers consider in attracting people with the right skills? What do employees require to be successful in … Read the rest
Woman Leader of the Day | Tanya Sanders
Mar 01, 2022
AFSA is proud to celebrate the crucial role female executives play throughout the financial services industry. From regional firms to national installment lenders to global vehicle finance companies, women leaders are shaping the future… Read the rest
Words Matter
Feb 28, 2022
Today, the CFPB released guidance regarding vehicle repossessions entitled Bulletin 2022-04: Mitigating Harm from Repossession of Automobiles.
While the guidance does not reflect a broad brush change in policy, the commentary surrounding… Read the rest
AFSA’s 2022 Federal Priorities
Feb 25, 2022
The U.S. has a full history of evolving national consumer financial protection laws to ensure consumers are fairly and responsibly treated by financial institutions. Some 22 different federal laws, spanning eight different agencies, … Read the rest