Kentucky teen named grand prize winner of Lights, Camera, Save! video contest
The ABA Foundation announced that Lela Ashley, a 16-year-old at George Rogers Clark High School in Lexington, Kentucky, achieved first...
Financial Education
Bank Community Engagement: Five imperatives for bank leaders
Shifting from serving to partnering with low-to-moderate-income communities and bringing them in as loyal customers.
ABA Foundation rolls out financial education campaigns amid 100th anniversary
The ABA Foundation launched its 2025 financial education campaigns by encouraging U.S. banks and their more than two million employees...
Survey: More customers need to know about bank assistance services
In challenging times, sharing information about support programs resonates with vulnerable consumers, according to a survey of bank customers.
Regulators release strategies for financial institutions to combat elder financial exploitation
Federal and state financial regulators released a joint statement with strategies and advice for financial institutions on identifying, preventing and...
Thornhill named chair of ABA Foundation Board
Michelle Thornhill has been named chair of the ABA Foundation board of directors for 2024-2025. She is currently head of...
ABA’s Nichols calls on Congress, White House to address fraud crisis
Calling fraud an “insidious problem” that affects the financial and psychological well-being of millions of Americans, ABA President and CEO...
ABA Foundation head encourages HBCU students to explore banking careers
Banks offer several career opportunities with a wide range of available roles, including accounting, law, wealth management, IT and cybersecurity,...
ABA warns consumers about phishing, check fraud in media appearances
Paul Benda, EVP of risk, fraud and cybersecurity for ABA, gave interviews to several media outlets this week as part...
ABA Foundation announces winners of Community Commitment Awards, Distinguished Service Award
The ABA Foundation named seven banks as 2024 Community Commitment Award winners. Raul Valles of Dallas Capital Bank in Texas...
