CBA General Programs
Items about the Consumer Bankers Association and its initiatives, including CBA Advanced Education, CBA LIVE, CBA Team news and more.
March 21, 2023Next week, thousands of industry leaders will converge for CBA LIVE 2023 to discuss what’s NEXT for America’s leading banks amidst so much uncertainty in recent weeks. Ahead of its 14th annual conference, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) today released a new video highlighting banks’ ongoing commitment to providing the safe and affordable financial tools that help customers and communities...
March 13, 2023WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) President and CEO Lindsey Johnson released the following statement in response to the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and federal regulators’ subsequent actions: “Americans should feel confident in the strength and resiliency of our nation’s banking system. Our members are well-regulated, well-capitalized, and well-positioned to ensure...
November 29, 2022Following Small Business Saturday, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is celebrating America’s small businesses and the bankers helping them to thrive amidst ongoing economic uncertainty. Representing the nation’s leading retail banks, CBA members provide more than half of all small business loans in the country. Today and continuing throughout this holiday season, CBA is releasing new...
November 16, 2022Today, at CBA’s 2022 Washington Forum, lawmakers, former regulators, industry experts, and the CBA Team weighed in on the most pressing policy issues affecting retail banks. From crypto, digitization, fintechs, and all things CFPB, the virtual event featured seven sessions and more than 20 speakers focused on what’s happening and what’s to come amidst a rapidly changing bank landscape and...
November 10, 2022America’s leading banks have increasingly unveiled new overdraft innovations to provide consumers even greater choice and flexibility to make informed financial decisions. As new research from the Brookings Institute recently found – the monetary impact of these new products and polices on consumers is significant – with combined savings reaching roughly $5 billion a year. In a new paper...
September 27, 2022Following remarks from the White House Competition Council regarding cost-savings for American families, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is correcting misinformation and reiterating the consumer benefits of a highly competitive banking industry. As CBA President & CEO Lindsey Johnson said of the remarks: “We're glad the Administration recognizes all that America’s leading banks are...
September 20, 2022Ahead of Congressional hearings this week featuring the CEOs of seven leading banks, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is reiterating the benefits afforded to consumers within the highly competitive banking industry today and the significant impact bank-led innovations will continue to have in the lives of hardworking Americans for years to come. The Power of Choice from Consumer Bankers...
September 19, 2022The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) today launched a new website – www.BanksMakeItPossible.com – highlighting some of the ways America’s leading banks are delivering for the families, small businesses, and communities they serve. The website’s launch comes before the CEOs of seven CBA member banks testify in Congress later this week. Commenting on the launch of the website, CBA President...
September 15, 2022The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) has elected Ryan Bailey as Chair of its Board of Directors. Bailey serves as Head of Retail Banking at USAA and assumes the role of Chair following the successful tenure of Michelle Lee, Regional Banking Executive, Branch Banking at Wells Fargo. Lee will remain on the Board as Immediate Past Chair, succeeding Christine Channels, Head of Community Banking and...
August 12, 2022In a new video and in an op-ed appearing in South Carolina Business Magazine, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) celebrated its renowned Executive Banking School (EBS) which concluded last week on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. The program was held in-person this year for the first time since 2019 and featured more than 300 students from 39 banks. The video...
