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March 26, 2021One Year After CARES Act Became Law, CBA Recognizes Invaluable Role Banks Have Played “Banks will continue working tirelessly to get Americans back on their feet and the economy back on track.” WASHINGTON – In advance of the one-year anniversary since the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, Consumer Bankers Association President...
March 25, 2021CBA Statement on Passage of PPP Extension Bill WASHINGTON – Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement after the Senate and House of Representatives passed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, allowing banks to continue helping small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic: “CBA applauds Congress’ swift passage of this critical bill to...
January 27, 2021CBA Writes Congress on Consumer Finance Legislative Agenda WASHINGTON – The Consumer Bankers Association yesterday afternoon wrote the leadership of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and House Financial Services committees to discuss legislative issues affecting consumers and financial institutions as well as the work banks have done to assist consumers during COVID-19, including...
January 27, 2021CBA Statement on Yellen Confirmation WASHINGTON – Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Janet Yellen for U.S. Treasury Secretary: “CBA congratulates Secretary Yellen on her confirmation. She is a tested, steady hand and will play a pivotal role as our nation works to recover from the economic...
January 27, 2021CBA Statement Director Kraninger’s Tenure WASHINGTON – Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement on Consumer Financial Protection Director Kathy Kraninger’s tenure: “We would like to thank Director Kraninger for answering the call to public service and, most importantly, her commitment to consumers. She advanced the Bureau’s financial education...
January 19, 2021CBA Statement on PPP Reopening WASHINGTON – Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement in advance of the Small Business Administration reopening today the Paycheck Protection Program for loan submission by all lenders: “The nation’s well-regulated banking industry has been a source of strength throughout this pandemic and, just like last year, are...
January 14, 2021CBA Statement on Acting Comptroller Brooks WASHINGTON – Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement after Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks announced today would be his last day at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and OCC Chief Operating Officer Blake Paulson would assume the role of Acting Comptroller: “We would like to thank Acting...
January 8, 2021CBA Statement on PPP Reopening “We are just as committed now as we were last year to helping every small business in need receive the necessary relief to survive the economic effects of this pandemic.” WASHINGTON – Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement ahead of the Paycheck Protection Program’s reopening: “Banks are prepared once again to...
January 4, 2021Dear Acting Comptroller Brooks, On behalf of the Consumer Bankers Association (“CBA”), I write in response to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (“OCC”) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Proposal”) to ensure that national banks and Federal savings association offer and provide fair access to financial services. CBA believes the OCC should reconsider the Proposal and pursue a more...
CBA Comment Letter re Unresolved PPP Issues