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…
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…
ABA: Foundation Encourages Banks to Host 13th Annual Lights, Camera, Save! Teen Video Contest
Popular National Competition Promotes Financial Education The American Bankers Association Foundation is urging banks across the country to participate in its upcoming Lights, Camera, Save! video competition that runs from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of sound money management. The…
ABA: Foundation Announces Partnership with AMBA to Improve Financial Health of America’s Veterans
The ABA Foundation today announced the signing of a formal agreement with the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) to support the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) and its goal of ensuring that America’s veterans have safe and easy access to their monetary benefits. The ABA Foundation will serve as AMBA’s 501(c)(3) non-profit fiscal sponsor for…
HUD: $14.4 Million in Housing Counseling Grants Awarded
Awards will support efforts to expand housing services and counseling into underserved communities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) is announcing today that it has awarded more than $14.4 million in housing counseling grant funding to 180 housing counseling organizations. The awards will support the comprehensive housing counseling services…
ABA: Foundation Joins FBI to Issue Guide for Banks to Prevent Elder Financial Exploitation
Guide offers tips and other information to help front-line bank staff detect and prevent elder financial exploitation In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the American Bankers Association Foundation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today released a new guide with critically important tips and information to help bank employees detect and prevent elder financial…
ABA: Foundation Recognizes Older Americans Month and Offers New Resources on Financial Caregiving
In recognition of Older Americans Month, the ABA Foundation today released three new videos on financial caregiving as a part of its Safe Banking for Seniors program. The free national program, which aims to protect older Americans from financial exploitation, provides bankers with turnkey tools and resources to help them connect with their communities on this complex…
ABA: Foundation Accepting Submissions for Community Commitment Awards
The American Bankers Association Foundation is accepting submissions for its 11th annual Community Commitment Awards and encouraging banks of all sizes to enter their successful community initiatives. The awards, ABA’s highest honors for extraordinary community engagement, recognize innovative, high-impact bank programs that improve the quality of life for the communities they serve. The entry period for submitting…
ABA: Bank Volunteers Celebrate National Financial Literacy Month with Teach Children to Save Lessons
April 27 marks ABA Foundation’s 26th annual Teach Children to Save Day On April 27th, bank employees will deliver financial literacy lessons to K-8 students across the nation as part of the ABA Foundation’s 2023 Teach Children to Save Day. The annual Teach Children to Save campaign is a centerpiece of the banking industry’s longstanding commitment…
OCC: Agency Promotes National Financial Capability Month
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) encourages national banks and federal savings associations (collectively, banks) to support the financial capability and financial health of their customers, particularly during National Financial Capability Month in April. Banks promote financial capability by supporting programs that expand financial literacy through high-quality financial education and promote access…