Treasury: Readout Published from the Financial Literacy and Education Commission 2026 Public Meeting
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury convened a public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) focused on implementation and outreach for Trump Accounts. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent chaired the meeting and delivered opening remarks highlighting the opportunities Trump Accounts create by making every American child a shareholder and…
ABA: Foundation Releases New Ideas to Impact Report Showcasing Innovative Strategies to Strengthen Communities Nationwide
The ABA Foundation today unveiled Ideas to Impact: A Framework for Influencing Banking’s Next Century, a first-of-its-kind report capturing forward-looking ideas from bankers, community leaders and nonprofit partners on how financial institutions can drive meaningful economic and community impact in the decades ahead. Developed as part of the Foundation’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2025, the report…
ABA: Foundation Highlights Major Financial Education Milestone, Launches 2026 Programs
The American Bankers Association Foundation today launched its 2026 financial education programs, encouraging banks across the country and their more than two million employees to participate in these industry-wide efforts to strengthen financial capability in communities across America. Alongside the launch of this year’s programs, the ABA Foundation is celebrating a major achievement of exceeding…
Treasury: Secretary Bessent Announces Launch of New Platform on Working Family Tax Cuts
Secretary Scott Bessent today announced the launch of Treasury’s Working Family Tax Cuts: Ushering in a New Golden Age, a platform designed to provide Americans with a clear view into President Trump’s pro-family, pro-worker, and pro-growth economic agenda. “Treasury is opening the books for the American people,” Secretary Bessent said. “Starting with the historic Working Families…
Federal Reserve: College Fed Challenge Winners Announced
Pace University won the 22nd Annual National College Fed Challenge. Pace University won the 22nd annual national College Fed Challenge on Friday, a team competition that encourages undergraduate students to learn about the U.S. economy, monetary policymaking, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. Teams analyze economic and financial conditions and formulate a monetary policy recommendation,…
ABA: Foundation Announces 2025 Community Commitment Award Winners
The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2025 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 Charlotte, N.C. on Oct. 21. The…
ABA: ABA Foundation and FICO Announce New Partnership Ahead of 2025 Get Smart About Credit Day
The American Bankers Association Foundation, in partnership with analytics software leader FICO and bankers across the country, will celebrate the 2025 Get Smart About Credit Day next week on Thursday, Oct. 16. Get Smart About Credit, now in its 23rd year, is a year-round campaign that kicks off annually on the third Thursday of October….
ABA: America’s Banks and ABA Relaunch #BanksNeverAskThat and #PracticeSafeChecks Campaigns to Help Consumers Spot Scams
The American Bankers Association today announced the 2025 relaunch of its award-winning consumer protection campaigns, #BanksNeverAskThat and #PracticeSafeChecks, aimed at helping consumers and small businesses recognize and avoid fraud and scams. Banks of all sizes across the nation will join ABA in promoting and amplifying the consumer protection tips included in the two campaigns. To date, more than…
ABA: Foundation and FBI Release New Infographic to Help Americans Spot and Avoid Deepfake Scams
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the tactics of scammers who exploit this technology to deceive and defraud consumers. Today, the American Bankers Association Foundation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a new infographic aimed at educating the public about the growing threat of deepfake scams. The infographic highlights how AI-generated or manipulated…
ABA: Foundation Encourages Banks to Host “Lights, Camera, Save!” Teen Video Contest
Teens compete for awards worth as much as $10,000 in this national competition sponsored by Visa The American Bankers Association Foundation is urging banks across the country to participate in its upcoming 15th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video competition that runs from Oct.1 to Nov. 30. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens to…