In a much-anticipated ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously narrowed the scope of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). AFSA and other trade associations submitted an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to take a more common-sense approach to the TCPA and are pleased with the decision. The Court held that just because a business […]

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Carly Urban and AFSAEF Executive Director to talk about a new study that found that students using the MoneySKILL program increased their financial knowledge by 60% on average and improved their short-term and long-term financial behaviors. Dr. Urban talks about the methodology behind the study and Rhonda […]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued an interpretive rule clarifying that prohibitions on sex discrimination in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) include discrimination relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. Our speakers will discuss this rule and steps that financial institutions should take to ensure compliance. The discussion will be moderated by Philip Bohi, […]

New research released today by the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation (AFSA Education Foundation) reveals that MoneySKILL — a free financial education program primarily for middle school through college students — is improving money management behaviors in youths. Educators across the country will use the program throughout April to recognize Financial Literacy Month and share success […]

AFSA is pleased to announce the official formation of our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group. Prabir Chakrabarty with Mariner Finance is serving as the Chair and Kristen Miller with Global Lending Services is the Vice Chair. All AFSA members and business partners are welcome to join. Please email Celia Winslow (cwinslow@afsamail.org) if you’re interested. The mission statement […]

Premier Partners provide the American Financial Services Association with significant support to ensure the success of not only the association, but the entire consumer-finance industry. We asked the Fortegra team, AFSA’s April 2021 Premier Partner, to provide insight into the industry and their AFSA membership. What are your financial services clients telling you are their biggest challenges […]

When it comes to federal or state policymakers imposing cruel and unfair interest rate caps on consumer credit loans, it’s no joke. Consumers – particularly those most in need of small dollar loans – are harmed. They are forced to turn to the very unsavory lenders policymakers and consumer “watch dogs” claim to be focusing […]

Join AFSA’s Public Policy leaders at our 2021 Independents Conference & Expo for their session, “Politics & Policy: The Fed and State Download.” Danielle & Celia will drill down on what’s happening in Washington and in state capitals around the nation.   REGISTER TODAY

Join three-time All-American wrestler Anthony Robles, AFSA’s 2021 Independents Conference & Expo Champions Club speaker. Robles won the 2010-11 NCAA wrestling championship in the 125-pound weight class despite being born with only one leg. A graduate of Arizona State University, he was also awarded the 2011 NCAA “Best Wrestler of the National Tournament Award,” and is in the […]

Last year, during a time when the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) saw its delivery times, and other efficiency metrics collapse, policymakers in Washington kept pushing the idea of having the USPS offer small dollar loans and perhaps even bank accounts to consumers and the under-banked. Given the challenges of doing its core functions well, its […]