Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke returns to keep lenders apprised of market conditions and financial predictions — particularly with off-lease inventory expected to surge and used retail to draw its own pandemic curve. Picking up where last month’s consumer/dealer insights drove digital strategy discussion for supporting consumers and dealers through virtual contact-to-contract deal finalization, there’s still much “back office” work for lenders left to do. Join Jonathan and Cox Automotive lender solutions specialists as they discuss digital strategies to mitigate risk and optimize operations around portfolio valuations & securitization, aftermarket contract risks & recoveries, DMV conditions & outlook impacting title processes, and more. Presenters:

The June State Government Affairs white paper is an update of our evergreen white paper examining federal regulation of financial institutions. Consumer advocates often characterize certain financial products as "unregulated” in their push for new state regulations. This is simply not true.

As the American economy begins to slowly reopen, the American Financial Services Association is pleased to announce another way to help members manage their business and defray some of the day-to-day costs of supporting the communities they serve.The AFSA AdvantEDGE Affinity Program offers members discounts on business products and services companies use every day. From office supplies and shipping, wireless services to HR and payroll services, the AFSA AdvantEDGE will help cut costs and enhance bottom lines. Here is just a snapshot of the discounts offered:• Receive 25% off ADP’s HR and payroll services.• Save 55% off priority shipping services with FedEx.• New Sprint customers get 25% off plans and devices.• Enjoy up to 28% off a variety of packing and shipping options at UPS

This discussion will differ from the many materials you are, no doubt, receiving in recent weeks. Rather than giving you a list of best practices or general considerations, we will provide a detailed legal framework that lawyers and human resources leaders can use to approach issues that may be unique to their environments and workforce. The intent is to arm you with the legal knowledge to allow you to issue spot and take appropriate steps to minimize legal liability.

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Danielle Fagre Arlowe, the head of AFSA's State Government Affairs team, about what AFSA's been doing on the state front to advocate for members and the variety of resources the group has developed. We also chat with Celia Winslow, who leads the association's federal government affairs department, about AFSA's advocacy activities during lockdown. Visit afsaonline.org/coronavirus for more information.

This discussion will differ from the many materials you are, no doubt, receiving in recent weeks. Rather than giving you a list of best practices or general considerations, we will provide a detailed legal framework that lawyers and human resources leaders can use to approach issues that may be unique to their environments and workforce. The intent is to arm you with the legal knowledge to allow you to issue spot and take appropriate steps to minimize legal liability.

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) yesterday sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority tLeader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asking that the Senate explore several measures that would help consumers and the U.S. economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Join us on today at 2:00 p.m. ET for Counseling Solutions as Another Early Intervention Tool, presented by Money Management International.

Join us on June 18th at 2:00 p.m. as we pick up where last month’s strategy discussion with Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke left off.

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) on last week (May 20) sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in regard to the HEROES Act that passed the House. AFSA is pleased to see that the legislation expands the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which is helping small businesses in this time of uncertainty. It notes, however, that the PPP should be extended to ensure financial services companies can take advantage of the program. The Act also prohibits another Operation Choke Point, which forced many of our members to sever banking relationships they had held for years.