ABA’s Nichols: Despite economic headwinds, banks are healthy and prepared
While uncertainty surrounds the U.S. economy at present, America’s banks remain healthy and prepared to support the communities they serve.
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Nichols op-ed: CFPB is ‘regulator going rogue’
Shortly before CFPB Director Rohit Chopra began the first of two days of oversight hearings on Capitol Hill, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols challenged Chopra’s controversial practices and “power grab” in a hard-hitting American Banker op-ed.
Podcast: James Ballentine reflects on his career in banking advocacy
After 22 years at ABA, the association’s top lobbyist James Ballentine will soon retire. In this special episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Ballentine reflects on lessons learned during his career in Washington and shares tips both on effective banking advocacy and on promoting diversity and inclusion in banking.
ABA names new head of congressional relations and legislative affairs
The American Bankers Association has selected Kirsten Sutton to serve as EVP of congressional relations and legislative affairs.
Nichols: Inflation concerns shouldn’t overshadow nation’s debt outlook
The nation’s debt-to-GDP ratio should be a greater cause for concern for the nation’s policymakers than the current inflation situation, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols told attendees at a local chamber of commerce meeting in Rhode Island.
Nichols Addresses Bank Fees, Overdraft, ESG Issues in Summit Keynote
In his opening remarks at the 2022 American Bankers Association Washington Summit, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols laid out the association’s advocacy priorities and pushed back against some misconceptions about the banking industry that have made their way into policy conversations in recent days.
Nichols Comments on Political, Cyber Risks Facing Banks
Speaking on a virtual panel at FT Live’s Global Banking Summit Wednesday, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols addressed top risks and challenges facing the banking industry, including the shifting regulatory and policy environment.
Interview: Anderson Tackles Tough Topics as ABA’s New Chair
In a wide-ranging interview with American Banker, ABA Chair Scott Anderson discussed his objectives for the year ahead and touched on a number of key industry issues.
Podcast: The Fine Art of Leadership in Banking
Meet newly elected ABA Chair Scott Anderson. On the podcast, Anderson discusses his goals for ABA during his chairmanship and his perspective on being “creatively entrepreneurial” as a banker.
ABA Elects New Officers, Board Members for 2021-2022
During its annual convention today, the American Bankers Association elected new officers and board members for 2021-2022.