Join us Thursday, April 24th at 2:00 p.m. EST! Join Nick Babinsky, CPO of Solutions by Text, to learn how business-to-consumer messaging has evolved from the simplicity of SMS to the rich media of MMS, and now the interactive potential of RCS. This evolution reflects more than just advances in technology, but a shift in […]

On April 11, 2025, the CFPB issued an announcement that the Bureau will not base enforcement or supervision decisions on participating in the Non-Bank Registry.  The Non-Bank Registry was established to require certain finance companies to report enforcement actions and similar events as a means of “naming and shaming” the consumer finance industry. AFSA has […]

The FCC announced today that it is granting a one-year extension on the compliance date for portions of TCPA rules scheduled to go into effect April 11.  The delayed implementation relates to the requirement to stop ALL calls or texts when a consumer revoked consent to receive any call.  The remaining provisions of this rule went […]

On April 2, 2025, AFSA commented on the CFPB’s rule regarding data brokers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). AFSA requested that the CFPB withdraw the rule. The proposed rule would expand the definitions of “consumer report” and “consumer reporting agency” beyond the definitions provided under existing law. As these definitions and related substantive […]

AFSA’s April State Government Affairs white paper is now available. This month’s white paper highlights the rapid growth of non-housing consumer debt, with debt settlement companies emerging as a popular but often misleading solution for struggling consumers. Despite claims of reducing debt significantly, these companies typically charge high fees, harm credit scores, and offer low success rates, leading to further financial […]

On April 1, AFSA posted comments on the CFPB’s proposal to establish Regulation AA. This new regulation would establish new limitations on consumer credit that exceed the CFPB’s authority. The proposal would prohibit provisions in contracts that waive federal or state laws that provide consumer benefits. One example of the negative effect of this rule […]

This week AFSA and other financial trade groups signed on to a letter in support of H.R.1777, the “Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act.” Introduced by Reps. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA), this bipartisan legislation will enable businesses and consumers to execute crucial documents using two-way audiovisual communication.  […]

AFSA appreciates the decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to suspend enforcement of the Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans regulation, specifically related to the payment withdrawal provisions and the payment disclosure provisions. AFSA has consistently called on the Bureau to not implement a highly flawed set of policies without first undertaking […]

This week, AFSA along with other financial associations, sent a letter urging the FDIC to withdraw its proposed rule that will negatively impact current ILC institutions and discourage future applications. In July 2024 the FDIC announced it was amending existing regulations governing parent companies of industrial banks and ILCs. This proposal will obstruct the ability […]

The latest episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast features the leaders of the AFSA Education Foundation EDGE and Leadership Development programs. Why it matters: Sandena Peterson, Chris Reyes and Alan Noel share their perspectives on the importance of both THE EDGE and the Leadership Development Program, as well as some of the things they’ve […]