This week, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) commented on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) request for information (RFI) on the economic impact of the Credit Card Accountability and Disclosure (CARD) Act and the agency’s review of the consumer credit market. AFSA specifically addressed the current relevance of the CARD Act (enacted in 2009) […]

The 2020 AFSA Annual Meeting & Independents Conference & Expo was packed with information and informative sessions. Did your kid run in during Cal Ripken’s session? Maybe the delivery guy showed up. Or maybe you just got sidetracked with some other work. It’s easy to see why you may want to go back and take […]

The American Financial Services Association’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) kicked off its Fall meeting with Rochelle McClanahan, Chair, and Chief Financial Officer & Compliance Officer of Brundage Management / Sun Loan. Rochelle welcomed the council and thanked the WLC’s generous sponsor, Hudson Cook for the meeting, speakers, and wine gift baskets. Rochelle introduced WLC’s first […]

AFSA is pleased to announce that the Women’s Forum communities page is now live and ready for you to join! The Women’s Forum is a place to interact, network, and share best practices with other women in the consumer credit industry. All members are welcome to participate. A note that the Women’s Leadership Council is […]

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. […]