Rob Nichols

ABA voices 'serious concerns' about e-commerce firm's ILC bid

07/26/19

The industry trade group said Rakuten's non-financial activities raise questions about its pursuit of a banking charter.

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Credit unions get reprieve (again) on capital rule. Bankers jeer

06/20/19

The NCUA proposed Thursday to put off until 2022 implementation of a rule that would require larger credit unions to hold more risk-based capital.

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Bankers back bill to let states determine marijuana rules

04/04/19

A broad bill that amends the Controlled Substances Act to formally recognize state laws legalizing marijuana has the support of the financial services industry.

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FDIC crackdown on brokered deposits goes too far: ABA report

03/04/19

A legal memo conducted on behalf of the trade group says the agency’s policy goes beyond statutory intent and places undue restrictions on healthy banks.

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Why startup Finxact just got $30M from the ABA, SunTrust, others

01/25/19

The core-banking vendor won the investment and ringing endorsements from the trade group and several banks because its open system and cloud delivery could eventually challenge entrenched tech players.

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Banks are feeling effects of shutdown: ABA

01/11/19

The American Bankers Association has called for an end to the government shutdown, saying it has prevented customers from securing loans and threatens even more damage.

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ABA ads praise six lawmakers, tell voters to stay engaged on issues

09/19/18

Unlike previous spots produced by the group that just backed candidates, the latest ones reflect a somewhat different approach.

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ABA endorses two more House members in midterms

07/30/18

The banking industry group has so far endorsed six candidates in their re-election campaigns for the upcoming November elections.

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ABA will air TV ads for two more lawmakers seeking re-election

07/12/18

The American Bankers Association will run advertisements in support of Reps. French Hill and Bruce Poliquin, who are incumbents this November. The group has now endorsed three Republicans and a Democrat.

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5 takeaways from Treasury’s call to action on CRA

04/03/18

The financial services industry and community reinvestment advocates both praised the Treasury Department’s recommendations for reforming Community Reinvestment Act enforcement.

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