ABA: Officers and Board Elected for 2026-2027
Members attending the American Bankers Association’s annual convention in Salt Lake City have elected new ABA officers and directors to serve on ABA’s board for the 2026-2027 association year. The new officers are: CHAIR: Catherine Owen, executive chair, Eagle Bank & Trust Company, and chair and CEO, State Holding Company, Little Rock, Ark.; •CHAIR-ELECT: James C. Ryan…
ABA: New Survey Finds U.S. Consumers Are Wary of AI Agents Handling Their Money, Bank Account Information
As a growing number of companies offer artificial intelligence (AI) agents to carry out everyday tasks, a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association finds that Americans are wary of using them to help manage their personal finances. Key takeaways from the survey, unveiled today at ABA’s 2026 Annual…
ABA: National Survey Finds U.S. Consumers Trust Banks Most for Fraud Protection
Poll also finds consumers support requiring social media and telecom companies to do more to fight fraud, Americans overwhelmingly satisfied with their bank U.S. adults overwhelmingly trust banks more than any other entity to protect them from fraud, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. By a…
ABA: Next Generation of Bank Leaders Recognized with 2026 Emerging Leader Awards
The American Bankers Association today announced the 2026 recipients of its annual ABA Emerging Leader Awards, which recognize the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and their local communities. “The talent and dedication of this year’s ABA Emerging Leaders reflect a passion for…
ABA: Foundation Marks 24th Annual Get Smart About Credit Day with Expanded Financial Education Resources
The American Bankers Association Foundation is celebrating the 24th annual Get Smart About Credit Day with the release of expanded resources designed to help bankers provide teens and young adults with practical financial education. Get Smart About Credit is a year-round, national campaign that kicks off annually on the third Thursday of October, which falls on Oct….
ABA: ABA & State Associations Urge Banking Agencies to Adopt Durable, Tailored CRA Framework
The American Bankers Association joined state bankers associations from across the country in submitting a comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today on their proposed revisions to Community Reinvestment Act regulations. The letter urges the agencies to adopt a framework that remains faithful to the statute, reduces…
ABA: Foundation Announces 2026 Community Commitment Award Winners
The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. The prestigious annual awards recognize banks for extraordinary service to their local communities in seven specific categories ranging from affordable housing to serving military families. The winners will be recognized at ABA’s Annual Convention in Salt Lake City…
ABA: Foundation Encourages Teens to Enter Annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” Video Contest
National contest challenges teens to share smart money management lessons through short-form video The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced that banks across the country are now accepting entries for its 16th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest, which runs through Dec. 1. Lights, Camera, Save! invites teens ages 13-18 to create a video of 30 seconds…
ABA: America’s Banks & ABA Relaunch #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign with New ‘Scam Slayer’ Initiative, Resources on AI-Powered Scams
New campaign empowers consumers to stop scams before they start and highlights real-life Scam Slayers who recognize red flags and prevent fraud The American Bankers Association today relaunched its award-winning #BanksNeverAskThat campaign with a new “Scam Slayer” initiative as banks nationwide join forces to help consumers and small businesses recognize and avoid scams. The association is also…
ABA: Officers Board Nominated for 2026-2027
The American Bankers Association’s Nominating Committee has finalized the official slate of candidates to be presented for election at the association’s annual meeting scheduled for Oct. 27 in Salt Lake City. The committee, chaired by John C. Asbury, chief executive officer, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp., Richmond, Va., nominated the following candidates for ABA officer positions:…