Registration is Open for the Independents Conference & Expo!
Jan 08, 2020
AFSA Business Partners are ready and excited to meet you in the Expo, the main hub of the conference. Exchange best practices, access new technologies and meet friends in one of the country’s finest resorts at La Quinta. I’m honored to serve as the 2020 Independents Section Chairman and I hope to see you in a few short months.
Electrification, autonomous and rideshare – oh my!
Jan 07, 2020
How are the changing automotive and financial ecosystems transforming auto finance today and in the future?
NBCSL Ratifies Resolution on “Debt Settlement” Companies
Jan 06, 2020
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) recently ratified a resolution calling on state policymakers to put in place and enforce fundamental consumer protection rules on “debt settlement companies.” You can review the resolution here.
AFSA Announces New Members to Board of Directors
Jan 06, 2020
The American Financial Services Association today announced three new members to serve on its Board of Directors:
ICYMI | Himpler Defends Credit Access
Jan 02, 2020
AFSA President & CEO Bill Himpler appeared on Nexstar Television Stations during the holidays in an interview with reporter Kellie Meyer. Their 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).
“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.