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ABA: 8 Tops to Protect Your Identity

October is National Cybersecurity Month WASHINGTON —Every year, millions of consumers become victims of identity theft.  According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 17.6 million U.S. residents experienced the misuse of their personal information in 2014, up from 16.6 million victims in 2012. In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the American Bankers…

ABA: Massachusetts Banker Named as New ABA Chairman

Savarese is second woman elected chairman in 142-year history WASHINGTON — Dorothy A. Savarese has been elected chairman of the American Bankers Association for the 2016-2017 association year. She is also the chairman, CEO and president of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, a $3 billion mutual institution based in Orleans, Mass. “Banks play such…

ABA: 5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Ransomware Attacks

WASHINGTON — Small businesses are becoming popular targets to a form of malware known as ransomware. Ransomware is used by cybercriminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steal your data and demand a “ransom” — anywhere between a couple of hundreds to thousands of dollars — be paid. Ransomware infiltrates enterprise networks and servers and individual laptops or computers, leading…

ABA: Foundation Accepting Entries for Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest

Local banks sponsor teen competition WASHINGTON — Banks nationwide are now accepting entries as a part of the American Bankers Association Foundation’s 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. Through Lights, Camera, Save!, teen participants will create…

ABA: Survey – 1 in 3 Americans Use Mobile Deposit

62 percent of users do so at least once per month WASHINGTON — One in three Americans have deposited a check using a mobile device within the past year, according to a new survey by the American Bankers Association.  Of those who have used mobile deposit, 62 percent report using it at least once per…

ABA: Survey – Top Reasons Consumers Plan to Consult Their Bank

WASHINGTON — Car loans, mortgages and saving for college are the top reasons consumers plan to consult their bank over the next year, according to a new survey by the American Bankers Association. Two in five Americans indicated they may contact their bank about these or other important financial decisions within the next 12 months….

ABA: Foundation Honors Washington Banker with Distinguished Service Award

WASHINGTON – David Devine of Columbia Bank in Tacoma, Wash. has received the American Bankers Association Foundation George Bailey Distinguished Service Award for his work with the homeless population of the Northwest.  Devine, who is the senior vice president and marketing director for Columbia Bank, will be presented the award during ABA’s Annual Convention in…

ABA: Top Ag Banking Awards Go to Indiana Banker and Kansas Ag Professor

WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association today announced the recipients of both the Bruning and Blanchfield Awards, the association’s premier awards presented for contributions to agricultural banking. Gene Miles, president and CEO of First Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Converse, Ind., will receive the Bruning Award, and Kansas State University ag economics emeritus professor Barry…

ABA: Six Banks Honored with Community Commitment Awards

Categories range from affordable housing to community and economic development WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation has recognized six banks for their noteworthy corporate social responsibility with a 2016 Community Commitment Award. The awards were given to banks for their efforts in categories ranging from affordable housing to community and economic development. Winners will…

ABA: Survey Shows Most Americans Use Mobile Banking at Least Once a Month

Nearly 3 in 4 rank their bank’s app “excellent” or “very good” WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans (58 percent) use a mobile device to manage their bank account at least once per month and more than a third are using it more than three times per month, according to a new survey by the…