Economy
Nichols: Legislative, Regulatory Changes Can Help Drive Economic Growth
Common-sense changes to the current regulatory and legislative framework can help drive economic growth and allow banks to better serve...
ABA to Treasury: Volcker Rule Is a Drag on U.S. Economy
As part of the banking industry’s continuing response to President Trump’s executive order outlining “core principles” for financial regulation, ABA...
Credit Card Market Expands in Fourth Quarter
New credit card accounts totaled 88.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the latest edition of ABA’s...
White House Releases Principles for Tax Reform
The Trump administration today released its long-awaited proposal for tax reform.
House Committee Holds Hearing on Choice Act
The House Financial Services Committee today held a hearing on the Financial Choice Act, Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling’s (R-Texas) sweeping,...
Nichols: Durbin Amendment Costs Consumers ‘Tens of Billions’ in Losses
As representatives from the retail industry hit Capitol Hill this week to lobby members of Congress, American Bankers Association President...
