ABA: Survey Shows 93 Percent of Americans Rate Their Bank’s Online and Mobile App Experience Highly
Data reinforce Americans like and appreciate innovative services offered by banks WASHINGTON — Ninety-three percent of Americans rated their bank’s online and mobile app experience as “excellent,” “very good,” or “good,” according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. The survey also found that 7 in 10…
ABA: Free Career Training for Veterans, Transitioning Military Members and Military Spouses Unveiled
As the nation honors veterans this week for their service to the country, the American Bankers Association is launching a new training initiative designed to make it easier for those who serve to make the transition to banking. Today ABA released Transitioning Careers – Basic Bank Training for Veterans, a free, online training program specifically…
ABA: Report Shows Credit Card Market Expanded in Second Quarter 2018
Credit card use picked up in the second quarter of 2018, according to the American Bankers Association’s latest quarterly Credit Card Market Monitor. Compared to a year ago, super-prime accounts increased 9.2 percent and prime accounts rose 6.6 percent, both record highs. Meanwhile, subprime purchase volumes expanded at a much slower pace (+3.0 percent) on…
ABA: Association Donates $100,000 to Florida Disaster Fund
In light of the deadly devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, the American Bankers Association will donate $100,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund. ABA will also match donations made by ABA employees. The fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of…
ABA: Officers, Board Elected for 2018-2019
Members attending the American Bankers Association’s annual convention in New York have elected new ABA officers and directors to serve on ABA’s board for the 2018–2019 association year. The new officers are: CHAIRMAN: Jeffrey M. Szyperski, chairman, president and CEO, Chesapeake Bank, Kilmarnock, Va.; CHAIRMAN-ELECT: Laura Lee (Laurie) Stewart, president and CEO, Sound Community Bank,…
ABA: Jeffery Szyperski, Virginian Banker, Elected as New ABA Chairman
Today the American Bankers Association elected Jeffrey M. Szyperski as its chairman for the 2018-2019 association year. The election took place during ABA’s annual convention in New York. Szyperski is also chairman, president and CEO of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., and Chesapeake Bank, an $820 million institution based in Kilmarnock, Va. In addition, he is…
ABA: Survey Shows Americans Highly Satisfied with their Bank, Trust Banks the Most to Keep Information Secure
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans with a bank account (86 percent) say they are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their primary bank, and 94 percent rate their bank’s customer service as “excellent,” “very good” or “good,” according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. Unveiled today at…
ABA: Bankers Celebrate Get Smart About Credit Day, Promote Financial Literacy
Bankers visit classrooms across the country on Oct. 18 to teach credit education Bankers across the country are celebrating the American Bankers Association Foundation’s Get Smart About Credit Day today by visiting high school classrooms to teach teens how to use credit effectively. Get Smart About Credit Day, celebrated annually on the third Thursday of…
ABA: Survey Shows Online, Mobile Are Most Popular Banking Channels, Branches Remain Popular
Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72 percent) are now choosing to most often access their bank accounts via online and mobile platforms, according to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. The number of those who identified online banking via laptop or PC as their top option rose to…
ABA: Foundation Honors Texas Banker with Distinguished Service Award
Marcus A. Vasquez, a Texas banker, has been named the ABA Foundation’s 2018 George Bailey Distinguished Service Award winner for his efforts to assist his community after Hurricane Harvey. Vasquez currently serves as the vice president and fair banking officer for Allegiance Bank in Houston, and has more than 14 years of banking experience both…