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“Top 10” Debt Collection Issues in 2020
Dec 27, 2019

Join us on January 22, 2020 for Top Debt Collection Issues in 2020, presented by AFSA.

AFSA Supports Financial Institution Customer Protection Act
Dec 26, 2019

AFSA last week sent a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) supporting S. 3003, the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act.

From The CEOs Desk | Arbitrary Rate Caps Harm Instead of Help
Dec 23, 2019

Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with reporter Kellie Meyer of Nexstar, a media company with more than 180 local broadcast affiliates across the country. Our conversation was part of a story on the woefully inaccurately titled “Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act,” introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and others, which would impose a 36% national rate cap (a companion bill is being considered in the House of Representatives).

TRACED Act Passes Senate
Dec 20, 2019

The Senate yesterday passed the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act by unanimous consent. The House passed the bill earlier this month by a vote of 417-3.

AFSA CEO UPDATE | Closing 2019
Dec 20, 2019

AFSA President & CEO Bill Himpler discusses some end-of-the-year topics and talks about ongoing work the association is undertaking moving into 2020.

Remembering Randy Lively
Dec 19, 2019

We were saddened to recently learn of the passing of Randy Lively, and as 2019 closes we take a moment to recognize his life and salute his service to our industry.

PRESS RELEASE | AFSA Promotes Key Association Voice
Dec 18, 2019

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) announced the promotion of Celia Winslow to Senior Vice President effective January 1, 2020.

Legislation Would Deprive Consumers of Necessary Credit Options
Dec 17, 2019

Let’s call it the “Recurring Nightmare Before Christmas,” as Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Doug Jones (D-AL), and Tom Cotton (R-AR) reintroduce the Unsolicited Loan Act, a bill that would ban “live” checks.

Get 2020 Started Right with AFSA Webinars
Dec 15, 2019

Join us on January 22, 2020 for Top Debt Collection Issues in 2020, presented by AFSA.

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