AFSA Chief Economist Tim Gill recently took part in a panel discussion on economic and automotive industry trends at Used Car Week 2025. The panel “Inside Automotive & the Economy,” was moderated by Nick Zulovich of Cherokee Media Group and Tim was joined by representatives from by Black Book, CarGurus, and TransUnion. Tim’s remarks highlighted […]

Clarity and certainty in the public policy space has long been a priority for the American Financial Services Association, which is why we appreciate the recent nomination of Stuart Levenbach to serve a five-year term as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This announcement is another welcome step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to […]

BUSINESS PARTNER WEBINAR How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge November 20, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. ET As interest rates fall and demand accelerates, the most successful auto lenders are rethinking how they scale. In this session, Jeff Dobo, SVP & GM of North America of Lightico, shares five proven automation strategies used by […]

Kevin Cullum, President, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, will serve as the 2025-26 Chair of the American Financial Services Association Board of Directors. Cullum received the gavel from outgoing chair, Dan Walters, CEO of Credit Central, at AFSA’s recent Annual Meeting held in Washington, DC. Cullum is president, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC), and was appointed […]

The Federal Reserve Board’s October 2025 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (SLOOS) is out. The report in both the businesses and consumer spheres provides voluminous information on commercial banks’ lending standards and visibility into demand for credit. Next Tuesday’s edition of AFSA’s Economy Matters newsletter will cover the SLOOS results in more detail, but one item is worth […]

BUSINESS PARTNER WEBINAR How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge November 20, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. ET As interest rates fall and demand accelerates, the most successful auto lenders are rethinking how they scale. In this session, Jeff Dobo, SVP & GM of North America of Lightico, shares five proven automation strategies used by […]

AFSA is disappointed by yesterday’s 10th Circuit ruling in the state of Colorado’s appeal of a case involving the federal DIDMCA law, which will hinder consumers’ choices for credit products and devalue state bank charters that underpin the competitive and long-established dual banking system that has served consumers, businesses, and the American economy well for decades. In undermining the […]

AFSA is aware that individuals are calling and emailing AFSA members offering member contact lists. DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ANY COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL OFFERING MEMBER LISTS. AFSA members can always access a list of fellow members, including contact information, via the AFSA Member Directory. All AFSA attendees will receive an attendee list prior to the conference […]

BUSINESS PARTNER WEBINAR How Leading Lenders are Automating for the Next Demand Surge November 20, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. EST As interest rates fall and demand accelerates, the most successful auto lenders are rethinking how they scale. In this session, Zviki Ben Ishay, CEO of Lightico, shares five proven automation strategies used by leading lenders to manage higher […]

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