HUD: National Lead Poisioning Prevention Week 2023 Announced
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) joins its federal agency partners in highlighting National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), October 22-28, 2023. HUD, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are working to raise awareness, provide resources, and encourage preventive actions to decrease childhood…
FDIC: Public Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness About Deposit Insurance
To increase the public’s awareness of deposit insurance and how it can protect people’s money in the event of a bank’s failure, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today launched a national campaign, “Know Your Risk. Protect Your Money.” The consumer-focused campaign aims to reach those who may have lower confidence in the U.S. banking…
SBA: Guest Lineup Unveiled for Small Business Cyber Summit
Cybersecurity and Business Experts Convene to Share Free Best Practices and Practical Tools for Small Businesses The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host its Small Business Cyber Summit during Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, with free educational webinars for small business owners on Wednesday, Oct. 18 and 25, and Nov. 1. This year’s summit is part of…
ABA: Reading Cooperative Bank CEO Julieann M. Thurlow Elected as New ABA Chair
The American Bankers Association today elected Julieann M. Thurlow as its chair for the 2023 – 2024 association year at ABA’s annual convention held in Nashville, Tenn. Thurlow is president and CEO of Reading Cooperative Bank, a 130+-year-old mutual community bank in Massachusetts. She is responsible for the bank’s strategic direction and management, and also…
ABA: Board and Officers Elected for 2023-2024
Members attending the American Bankers Association’s annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., have elected new ABA officers and directors to serve on ABA’s board for the 2023-2024 association year. The new officers are: Beginning new terms on the ABA board are: The above board members will join ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols, who also serves…
CFPB: Advisory Committee Appointments Announced
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the appointment of new members to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act charges the CFPB with establishing a Consumer Advisory Board to provide advice on a variety of…
ABA: Next Generation of Bank Leaders Recognized with 2023 Emerging Leader Awards
The American Bankers Association today announced the 2023 recipients of its annual ABA Emerging Leader Awards. These awards recognize the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and their local communities. “The 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Award recipients are a talented and diverse…
ABA: Banks Accepting Entries for the ABA Foundation’s Annual Lights, Camera, Save! Teen Video Contest
Banks across the nation are now accepting entries for the American Bankers Association Foundation’s 13th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of sound money management. This free competition is one of ABA Foundation’s most popular financial education initiatives. Teen contestants…
Federal Reserve: New FRB Instagram and Threads Accounts Launched to Increase the Accessibility and Availability of Board News and Educational Content
The Federal Reserve Board on Monday launched its Instagram and Threadsaccounts with the aim of increasing the accessibility and availability of Board news and educational content. The first post on Instagram will include a brief welcome video from Chair Jerome H. Powell. Instagram posts generally will include photos, videos, frequently asked questions and answers, economic education content and…
ABA: 4th Annual #BanksNeverAskThat Consumer Awareness Campaign Launched
New campaign offers Spanish-language website and resources The American Bankers Association and banks across the country today launched the 4th annual #BanksNeverAskThat consumer protection campaign. With more than 2,000 participating banks, ABA’s #BanksNeverAskThat anti-phishing campaign has helped educate millions of bank customers and consumers across the country on how to spot common scams from bad…