American Bankers Association

Economic growth undergirds credit quality at banks: Report

06/21/18

A team of economists surveyed by the American Bankers Association also believe that unemployment could reach new lows.

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Amid battle with bankers, NCUA doubles down on FOM reform

06/19/18

The National Credit Union Administration is set to vote on revisions to its field-of-membership rule, even as it's entangled in a legal dispute with the American Bankers Association over the rule.

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Even with Trump's support, pot banking bill may still fall short

06/11/18

Despite bipartisan support, the latest congressional effort to enable the legal marijuana industry's access to the banking system still faces plenty of roadblocks.

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MBA taps industry vet Robert Broeksmit to succeed David Stevens as CEO

06/07/18

Robert Broeksmit, a career mortgage industry executive, will succeed David Stevens as the president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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ABA counters NCUA’s field of membership appeal with one of its own

06/05/18

Bankers hope to claw back even more of the agency's rule rather than merely defend their partial victory in the judge's original split decision.

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Credit unions are bulking up via M&A — and banks are nervous

05/16/18

Bigger credit unions present a formidable challenge for banks in areas such as business lending.

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House should 'immediately pass' Senate reg relief version: ICBA

05/07/18

The group made its plea in a petition, signed by over 10,000 community bank employees, urging lawmakers to quickly move a bill rather than subject the process to "further delay or inaction."

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Mulvaney comments on lobbyist meetings may be illegal, Democrats say

05/01/18

The acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director should be investigated for potential Hatch Act violations following his controversial remarks at a banking industry conference, Senate Democrats said Tuesday.

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Mulvaney’s unexpected gift to Democrats

04/25/18

Critics of the acting CFPB director have a new line of attack as he takes fire for remarks made at an industry conference earlier this week.

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In a first, ABA will air TV ads for political candidates

04/25/18

The American Bankers Association will fund TV ads for Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., the first of several candidates the group expects to actively promote during the midterms.

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