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A one-stop source for AFSA background materials and resources on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA).

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  AFSA Letter to Michael Barr
  Congress Member Quotes on CFPA
  Sample Letter to Send to Congress

 
  

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AFSA News Briefs
A weekly executive summary of AFSA initiatives and consumer credit articles.
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AFSA's Interactive U.S. Map: A Valuable Resource for Members

A one-stop resource, AFSA's state map provides data such as population, unemployment and foreclosure statistics, with links to legislative, executive government, and regulator sites.

Industry News

  • Fed Proposes New Rules on Credit Card Penalties
    March 10, 2010

  • New rules on credit card penalties have been proposed by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which was obligated under the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act to ensure that such penalties are "reasonable and proportional."

  • Repurchased Loans Putting Banks in Hole
    March 10, 2010

  • Lenders face demands in the coming months to buy back defectively underwritten mortgages.

  • FDIC Chief Urges Banks to Expand Small-Business Loans
    March 10, 2010

  • On March 8, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Chairwoman Sheila Bair said borrowers need to identify and report banks that are not lending to consumers and small businesses.

  • Finance Execs Agree: 2010 is Hitting Stride
    March 10, 2010

  • Major auto lenders on a CEO panel at the American Financial Services Association Vehicle Finance Conference & Exposition said they are having an easier time raising funds, despite fragile consumer confidence, lukewarm demand, and rising interest rates.



Legaslative News
  • Banks Pressed on Second Mortgages
    March 10, 2010

  • Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is pressing big U.S. banks to relax terms on second-lien mortgages for struggling homeowners.

  • Bill to Rein in Car-title Lenders Clears House
    March 10, 2010

  • Virginia's House on March 8 passed a bill by a vote of 96-2 to regulate high-interest auto title lending in the state by creating limits on loan terms and interest rates.

AFSA News
Upcoming Events  
Working Together: Independents Make a Difference
27th Independents Conference & Exposition
March 17 - March 20, 2010
La Quinta Resort & Club
Phone: (760) 564-4111
La Quinta, California

WEBINAR: Social Media Marketing: Techniques for Success
March 19

National Title Solutions Forum Committee
National Title Solutions Forum
April 20 - April 21, 2010
Chase Auto Finance
Ft. Worth, Texas

Investing in the Finance Industry
10th Finance Industry Conference for International Fixed Income Investors
May 4 - May 6, 2010
London, England

Investing in the Finance Industry
20th Finance Industry Conference for Fixed Income Investors
May 24 - May 26, 2010
New York, New York

News Releases  
Resources
Social Media Marketing: Can It Help Your Company's Bottom Line? webinar slides
 
AFSA's Financial Institution Vehicle Title Contact Database
A members-only resource, the database is intended to help companies find contacts at other financial institutions when titling issues arise.
 


Guidelines for Safeguarding Data and Personally Identifiable Information in Financial Services

 
 
AFSA White Paper - Bankruptcy White Paper
 
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.