CFTC to Maintain ‘De Minimis’ Threshold through 2019

While the regulatory landscape is looking better and brighter for the banking industry, ABA is working hard to ensure the durability of recent changes so they can survive future changes in the nation’s leadership, ABA President and CEO...

The Trump administration is committed to pursuing only cases of intentional discrimination in enforcement of the Fair Housing Act, which includes increased scrutiny of lenders that participate in special purpose credit programs, a top fair housing enforcement official...

The Fed's Bowman said roundtable participants will share current efforts to combat payments fraud, effective data-sharing practices, and what cross-sector or government efforts would help most. Among the goals will be to strengthen bank defenses and improve victim...

Farm banks accounted for more than one-third of all farm lending nationwide while maintaining solid capital, profitability and employment levels in 2025, according to ABA's 2025 Farm Bank Performance Report. Farm banks added 2,037 jobs in 2025 and...

ABA economists believe the report suggests continued services sector strength and overall U.S. economic activity and growth. Continued expansion could support commercial and industrial lending, particularly among service-oriented small and midsize businesses.

ABA and other banking trade groups characterized the deal as a step in the right direction but stressed that it still "falls short" in key areas as currently drafted. The trade groups said they would share suggestions with...