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Background Information on Industrial Banks, including FAQs and articles
Industry News

  • U.S. Will Press Lenders to Level Credit-Card Table
    December 30, 2008

  • The Federal Reserve, the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), and the National Credit Union Administration have agreed to tighten rules related to credit card practices.

  • Banks Told: Lend More, Save More
    December 30, 2008

  • Banks accepting aid from the government are getting mixed signals from regulators who on the one hand want banks to build up their capital reserves to protect against loss and on the other hand want banks to increase lending.

  • Student Loan Requests Rise
    December 30, 2008

  • The Oklahoma Student Loan Authority (OSLA), a leading source for student loans in that state, has witnessed a 34 percent increase in applications since July.



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Upcoming Events  
Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition
13th Vehicle Finance Conference & Exposition
January 21 - January 23, 2009
New Orleans, LA

AFSA Law Committee Meeting
January 25 - January 27, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona

AFSA SGA Committee Meeting
January 26 - January 28, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona

Working Together: Independents Make a Difference
26th Independents Conference & Exposition
March 18 - March 21, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada

News Releases  
Resources
The 2007-2008 Annual Report The 2007-2008 Annual Report (PDF)
The 2007-2008 Annual Report details the successes and challenges facing the financial services industry.


Committee Brochure Committee Brochure (PDF)
This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of AFSA’s 12 CIPs, answers frequently asked questions about participating in a committee and includes an application to join a committee.


Understanding Vehicle Financing Understanding Vehicle Financing
This brochure, prepared in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), provides information to help consumers learn about dealership finances. A Spanish version of the brochure is also available