In his first speech as ABA chairman, Texas banker Ken Burgess shared remarkable stories of bankers' commitments to their neighbors in ways large and small.

Ken Burgess was elected the 2017-18 ABA chairman today during the association’s Annual Convention in Chicago.

Meet Ken Burgess, a quiet but determined advocate for America’s banks.

ABA today congratulated the women named to American Banker Magazine’s “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking” and “25 Women to Watch in Banking” lists for 2017.

The ABA nominating committee -- chaired by Dan Blanton, senior EVP at South State Bank in Augusta, Ga. -- has selected a slate of candidates for the association’s board of directors.

ABA Chief Operating Officer Jeff Owen today announced that he would retire at the end of 2017.

Meet ABA Treasurer George Hermann, an optimistic ambassador for mutual community banks.

The ABA Nominating Committee -- chaired by Dan Blanton, senior executive vice president of South State Bank, Augusta, Ga., -- has selected a slate of candidates for association officer positions.

The difference between a mentor and a sponsor is the difference between coaching a job candidate before a big interview and advocating for that person to be hired. It’s proactive involvement in advancing someone else’s career.

As the Trump administration works to advance its tax reform initiative, ABA today took part in a meeting with representatives from the National Economic Council, Treasury Department and other financial industry groups to provide feedback.