ABA: New Report Examiners Banks’ Use of Social Media
66 percent plan to increase spending on social media resources this year WASHINGTON – Three out of four bankers believe social media is important to their banks and 66 percent plan to increase spending on social media resources this year, according to a new report released today by the American Bankers Association. “The State of…
ABA: Foundation Launches Social Media Contest for Lights, Camera, Save! Finalists
Cast your vote for ‘Savers’ Choice’ by Feb. 8 WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation is hosting a social media contest to allow viewers nationwide to vote for their favorite Lights, Camera, Save! video entry. Lights, Camera, Save! is an annual video contest that encourages teen participants to produce a short film that communicates…
ABA: 8 Was to Protect Your Data Online
WASHINGTON — In recognition of National Data Privacy Day, Jan. 28, the American Bankers Association is highlighting eight tips to help online users protect their data and guard against online threats. “Cyber thieves are using social media profiles to gather personal information and use it to commit fraud,” said Doug Johnson, ABA’s senior vice president…
ABA: Registration Open for ABA Foundation’s 2017 Financial Education Initiatives
ABA Foundation calls for banker volunteers to increase financial capability in local communities WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation is calling for banker volunteers to register for Teach Children to Save and other 2017 financial education initiatives. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Teach Children to Save program is a national campaign that encourages banker volunteers to visit schools…
ABA: Bankers Invited to Join New Ag Banker Network
New online discussion forum for ag lenders WASHINGTON — As ag bankers continue to seek ways to help their producer clients work through difficult economic conditions in rural America, the American Bankers Association invites bankers to join their peers in the ABA Ag Bank Network. The network is an online forum, available only to ABA…
ABA: ABA Sues NCUA Over Credit Union Field of Membership Rule
WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association has filed a lawsuit against the National Credit Union Administration after the regulator finalized a rule that would unlawfully expand fields of membership for credit unions. The lawsuit, filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, will seek to overturn the NCUA rule. The rule disregards…
ABA: Testifies at CFPB Field Hearing on Data Access
Concerns About Consumer Protection, Consumer Control WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association expressed concerns about consumer protections at a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau field hearing on third party access to consumer financial data today in Salt Lake City. Robert Morgan, vice president, emerging technologies at ABA testified on behalf of the association. In his testimony, Morgan explained…
ABA: 7 Ways to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover
WASHINGTON — As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, the American Bankers Association has identified seven habits that shoppers should embrace to minimize their holiday spending debt. “It’s incredibly easy to go overboard buying gifts for loved ones during the holidays, but spending within your means will help keep your holidays merry and…
ABA: National Judges Set to Select 2016-2017 Saving Star
Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest Accepting Entries through Dec. 1 WASHINGTON – The American Bankers Association Foundation has announced its Lights, Camera, Save! national judging panel, along with the list of 118 participating banks, who will hold 139 contests in 47 states and the District of Columbia through Dec. 1. Contest winners will be announced during…
ABA: 6 Tips for Military Families
November is Military Family Month WASHINGTON —In honor of Military Family Month and upcoming Veterans Day, the American Bankers Association is highlighting six financial tips to help military families manage their money. “Service members and their families often cite finances as one of their most significant stressors, even more so than deployments and personal relationships,”…