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ABA: New Survey Shows Americans Remain Highly Satisfied with Their Bank

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans with a bank account (88 percent) say they are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their primary bank, and 96 percent rate their bank’s customer service as “excellent,” “very good” or “good,” according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. The survey, unveiled…

ABA: Bankers Across the U.S. to Promote Financial Literacy on Get Smart About Credit Day

Nearly 6,000 bankers will share credit education to 156, 000 students on Oct. 17 Bankers across the country will celebrate the American Bankers Association Foundation’s Get Smart About Credit Day on Oct. 17 by visiting classrooms to teach teens how to use credit effectively. Get Smart About Credit Day, celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October,…

ABA Foundation: Kathy Luria of Webster Bank Honored with 5th Annual George Bailey Distinguished Service Award

Connecticut Banker wins ABA Foundation’s highest individual honor. Kathy Luria, senior vice president for community affairs and philanthropy at Webster Bank in Waterbury, Conn., has been named the ABA Foundation’s 2019 George Bailey Distinguished Service Award winner for her tireless and innovative efforts to expand and enhance Webster Bank’s community and philanthropic engagement. Luria will…

ABA Foundation: Eight Banks Honored With 7th Annual Community Commitment Awards

Banks of all sizes earn prestigious industry awards for programs addressing range of community issues Eight banks earned American Bankers Association Foundation’s highest honor today by being named Community Commitment Award winners for 2019. The annual awards recognize banks for their corporate social responsibility efforts in categories ranging from affordable housing to economic inclusion. This year’s CCA…

ABA: Credit Card Delinquencies Fall as Other Consumer Delinquencies Rise Slightly

Consumer credit delinquencies were mixed in the second quarter, with delinquencies falling for bank cards (credit cards provided by banks) and rising for the composite index of closed-end loans, according to results from the American Bankers Association’s Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin. Overall, delinquencies rose in eight of the 11 categories tracked by ABA while three…

ABA: Teens Encouraged to Submit Videos in ABA Foundation’s 10th Annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” Contest

Creative teens with video skills and a passion for sound money management can now submit entries in the American Bankers Association Foundation’s 10th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national competition that encourages teens to educate their peers about using money wisely through the creative use of video. Through Lights, Camera,…

ABA: Arkansas Bankers, Former USDA Official Receive Top Ag Banking Awards

The American Bankers Association today announced the recipients of both the Bruning and Blanchfield Awards, the association’s premier awards presented for contributions to agricultural lending. This year, ABA will present the Bruning Award to a husband-and-wife team known for their dedication to agricultural banking: Gary Canada Sr., chairman and president of the Bank of England…

ABA: Officers, Board for 2019-2020 Nominated

The American Bankers Association’s Nominating Committee has selected the official slate of candidates for election at the association’s annual convention to be held in Seattle, Oct. 27–29. The committee, chaired by Kenneth L. Burgess, Jr., chairman, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, Midland, Texas, nominated the following candidates for ABA officer positions: CHAIR: Laura Lee (Laurie) Stewart,…

ABA: New Video Series Launched to Highlight Career Opportunities in Banking

The American Bankers Association today launched a new series of videos highlighting the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available in banking today. The videos, which profile eight employees working in different jobs at banks of all sizes across the country, are available on ABA’s new Careers in Banking webpage, which also features job boards, training and other…

ABA: Newly Redesigned ABA.com Launches

The American Bankers Association, the united voice of the nation’s $18 trillion banking industry, today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website featuring a modern look, updated content and improved tools to provide a richer, more valuable digital experience for visitors. “The new website is packed with tools, resources and information to help our members succeed,…