AFSA’s first ever virtual conference, the 2020 AFSA Annual Meeting & Independents Conference & Expo, is in the books. From keynotes to breakouts to networking events, more than 500 attendees enjoyed the expertise that AFSA brings to its members, right from the comfort of their homes or offices. Did you know, however, that AFSA has […]

The 2020 Annual Meeting and Independents Conference & Expo opened on the sunny beaches of Aruba with a yoga session brought to us by Wells Fargo. Keynote speaker, Kristen Soltis Anderson, analyzed the 2020 political landscape and gave insights into both the millennial and senior minds for the upcoming election sponsored by FICO. Thanks to […]

AFSA’s October State Government Affairs white paper covers Trends in Remote Working. The white paper provides an overview of state regulatory guidance affecting remote work for financial services companies during the COVID-19 pandemic, as 44 states and the District of Columbia have provided guidance allowing employees of licensees to work remotely without the need for a branch […]

AFSA’s state government affairs team recently testified in front of the Nevada Financial Institutions Division regarding draft rules for two bills that were passed last legislative session. Matt Kownacki, Director of State Research and Policy, testified on draft regulations for Nevada SB 201, which requires lending companies to submit information to a centralized database. In […]

There’s still time! AFSA has put together a stellar program that features great keynote presentations, engaging breakouts and fun, interactive networking events, like wine tasting and pub trivia. The conference will also feature AFSA’s business partner members presenting at the first all-virtual Expo Hall. Combine AFSA’s great content with an easy-to-use, virtual experience and you’ve […]

The featured Business Partner for October is Fortegra, a trusted partner of the consumer credit industry for over 40 years. Fortegra offers the strength and stability you need in an insurer, the collaborative approach you want from a partner. We asked them a few questions about their business and what they’re seeing in the economy. […]

AFSA joined several trade associations in a reply comment to the Federal Communications Commission focusing on the Commission’s legal obligation under the TRACED Act to establish a real-time notification requirement to inform callers that their calls have been blocked or adversely labeled. The associations wrote, “A wide range of commenters support establishing a per-call, real-time […]

On behalf of the American Financial Services Association team, I am saddened to report the passing of AFSA Member and friend to everyone he met, Tim Harrelson. Tim’s career in the financial services industry spanned more than four decades, at just about every level. His engagement with AFSA was also wide and deep, from serving […]

Join us on October 1 for Adapting to Lending’s New Normal with Speed and Agility, presented by Zest AI. Lenders are preparing for the next wave of fallout from the pandemic and associated market volatility. Many expect to face higher defaults and losses, but uncertainty remains on how exactly continued economic woes will affect lending […]

We’re getting close to the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Independents Conference & Expo! Keep an eye on your mailbox – all attendees will be receiving a copy of former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray’s new book, Watchdog, about consumer protection and the role and importance of the CFPB. Before joining the Consumer Bureau, Rich served as Ohio’s Attorney […]