Industry Reports Archive

By Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association President & CEO Washington is anything but textbook these days, which can make the advocacy work of state and national trade associations a challenge. But the recent tax reform effort proves that certain staples of effective advocacy—functions at ...Read More

The recent wave of ADA class actions submitted by serial plaintiff attorneys to enforce the WCAG 2.0 standard showed initial signs of abating due in part to the successful efforts from a number of banker associations and state attorneys general. One state bankers association successfully reached an agreement with a disability ...Read More

By Victoria Stephen, Compliance Alliance On July 7 the CFPB finally issued its much-anticipated final rule amending various parts of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule. Clocking in at 560 pages, the final rule clarifies a variety of issues that have been thorns in the sides ...Read More

MAY 22, 2017 — A total of 82 hours expired last week between the time the Legislature first gaveled in – 11 a.m. on Monday – and finally adjourned sine die – at 9 p.m. on Friday. During the same period, representatives and senators ...Read More

By Cheryl Lawson If your bank’s 2017 goals include increasing revenues and customer satisfaction, a fully-disclosed overdraft protection plan may be the solution. A proven plan could fill not only both needs, but also provides fairness, convenience and compliance to the account holder and ...Read More

ABA’s newest publication, Board Briefs, is distributed six times a year to Alabama’s bank directors, presidents and CEOs. Read the July/August issue now! ...Read More