Burgess: Regulatory Overload Hinders New Bank Startups
Excessive regulation discourages investors from launching de novo banks, thus reducing capacity for economic growth and financial choices for consumers...
Community Banking
Agencies Looking at Areas to Relieve Regulatory Burden
Regulatory agencies are seeking targeted ways to relieve regulatory burden, according to senior officials speaking at ABA’s Government Relations Summit...
Nichols Op-Ed: Let Community Banks Drive the Economy Forward
In an op-ed in The Hill newspaper today, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols fought back at the notion that...
Rep. Rothfus Introduces ABA-Backed Mutual Capital Bill
Speaking to ABA's Mutual Community Bank Forum today, Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-Pa.) announced that he has reintroduced legislation that would...
ABA, Groups Urge No Cuts to CDFI Fund
ABA, joined by the Independent Community Bankers of America, Community Development Bankers Association and National Bankers Association, today urged congressional...
New TCTS Modules Inspire Young Adults to Pursue Banking Careers
ABA has released new modules to supplement its Teach Children to Save curriculum that are designed to inspire young students...
OCC’s Curry Calls for Greater Thrift Flexibility
In a speech yesterday, Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry encouraged Congress to grant federal savings associations greater flexibility to...
ABA Officers, Leaders Meet with Trump at White House
Community bank leaders met with President Trump for a listening session on how the regulatory environment can better promote job...
Banker Praises SBA 7(a) Program in Congressional Testimony
The Small Business Administration’s 7(a) loan program has been a strong success and deserves continued congressional support, according to a...
ABA-Advocated Thrift Flexibility Bills Introduced in Senate, House
Reps. Keith Rothfus (R-Pa.) and Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Sens. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today introduced ABA-advocated...
