ABA Spokespeople Field More Than 2,000 Media Calls in 2016
In 2016, ABA spokespeople handled 2,043 media calls and the association appeared in more than 5,000 stories, according to the ABA Public Relations Year in Review report.
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ABA’s Nichols Talks Treasury in Real Clear Politics Interview
In an interview with Real Clear Politics this week, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols discussed the changes facing the U.S. Treasury Department as it transitions to a new presidential administration.
Crapo Added to ABA Summit Lineup
Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has been added as a keynote speaker at the ABA Government Relations Summit, to be held March 20-22 in Washington, D.C.
ABA Meets with Hensarling to Discuss Reg Reform
ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols, Chairman-Elect Ken Burgess and EVP James Ballentine met with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) in Dallas yesterday to discuss regulatory reform plans for the 115th Congress.
Eleven Banks Added to ABAQ Index
ABA today added 11 banks to its Nasdaq Community Bank Index (ABAQ).
ABA Announces $1.5 Million Insurance Distribution
American Bankers Mutual Insurance Ltd. — the reinsurer for ABA’s endorsed insurance program — will distribute $1.5 million to be shared by qualified member banks insured through ABA Insurance Services, Inc., the association announced today.
ABA Launches Student Debt Repayment Benefit for Employees
ABA today announced that it is offering a student debt repayment benefit for employees. Starting in December, the association will pay up to $1,200 per year toward employees’ student loan balances.
ABA Endorses BluePay’s Merchant Processing Solution
ABA, through its Corporation for American Banking subsidiary, has endorsed the merchant services bank partnership program provided by BluePay, a single-source payment processor based in Naperville, Ill.
ABIA to Merge with ABA, Convert to Council Structure
The American Bankers Insurance Association — an ABA affiliate — has voted to fully integrate with ABA, converting the ABIA board and membership into an ABA council and committees.
Medal of Honor Recipient Added to Convention Speaker Lineup
ABA has added Medal of Honor recipient and decorated American hero Capt. Florent Groberg to its lineup of speakers for its Annual Convention, to be held Oct. 16-18 in Nashville, Tenn.