James Chessen, the chief economist at the American Bankers Association, recently said a risk-based capital system established by regulators is a better way to measure and protect against bank-related risks than the leverage ratio advocated by some lawmakers. Chessen said … Read More…
Frank Keating, the president and CEO of the American Bankers Association, recently expressed support for legislation that would require banking regulators to conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis of the impact on Basel III rules on community banks. Banking regulators, including … Read More…
The American Bankers Association said in a Tuesday letter to the CFPB that while the Credit CARD Act has provided some benefits for consumers, it has reduced credit availability and increased costs to consumers. “The CARD Act has provided significant … Read More…
The American Bankers Association has named Jason Kratovil as the vice president and deputy executive director of the Card Policy Council, which examines the regulatory and legislative challenges facing banks in credit card and payments markets. “Jason brings extensive political, … Read More…
The American Bankers Association recently endorsed Bank Assetpoint, a national e-marketplace that connects banks and other parties seeking to buy or sell underperforming or distressed bank assets. Real estate brokers, bankers and other industry participants can access the service to … Read More…
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