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Billy Rielly
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  • March 26, 2015
    The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) and AOL Inc. (AOL) monthly Finance Optimism Index rose to 9.0 in February, climbing from 6.8 in January, marking the second consecutive month with consumer financial optimism at an all-time high. Again this month, Americans’ increased optimism about their personal financial future is driven primarily by an unwavering feeling that news they've been hearing...
  • March 25, 2015
    Office pools are in full swing as March Madness begins. While sports analysts provide ample entertainment, their predictions have time and again forced me to shell out to my victorious colleagues. For this reason, I shut out the chatter and focus on the stats. The importance of drilling down to the stats can't help but remind me of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's complaint portal. (...
  • March 23, 2015
    At CBA LIVE 2015 Gallup Reveals “Trust, Engagement and Exceptional Omnichannel” Consumer trust in security and technology is key to the adoption of technology channels and digital wallets Consumers “want it all,” with every physical and digital touchpoint important to customer engagement Distribution network and technology lag behind in driving perceived “excellent value”; consumers want a...
  • March 23, 2015
    Today at CBA LIVE 2015, the Consumer Bankers Association’s (CBA) Home Equity Lending Committee in collaboration with Icon Advisory Group, Ltd. revealed the most recent results of ongoing market analysis conducted with CBA member banks on consumer demand for home equity lines of credit (HELOC). “With recovering home values and improving consumer confidence, we are seeing an increase in demand for...
  • March 22, 2015
    Three Senior Retail Banking Executives to Help Shape Priorities and Direction of CBA Today, the Consumer Bankers Association’s Board of Directors elected three new members to join the Board: Chad Borton – Fifth Third, Michelle Y. Lee – Wells Fargo, and Jeff Dennes – BBVA Compass. CBA's Board of senior retail banking executives guides the organization in its support of and advocacy for the retail...
  • March 22, 2015
    The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) will host nearly 1350 retail banking executives, including attendees from more than 65 national and regional banks at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL from March 23 – 25, 2015, for CBA LIVE 2015: The Consumer Agenda, the premier annual conference for retail banking industry leaders. “With our biggest audience ever, this year’s CBA LIVE will...
  • March 19, 2015
    Richard Hunt, President and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, released the following statement in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) decision to publish unverified complaint narratives from unidentified consumers: “While we support the Bureau’s collection of complaint data to identify trends and understand consumer concerns, we are disappointed by today’s...
  • March 10, 2015
    CBA’s President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the findings of phase two of its study on the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in connection with consumer financial products and services. “For nearly 90 years, arbitration has allowed consumers quick and easy access to an affordable option for dispute resolution...
  • March 10, 2015
    CBA’s President and CEO Richard Hunt issued the following statement in response to the President’s Student Aid Bill of Rights. “CBA's members are proud to partner with students and their families to achieve the dream of a college education. Private student loans play a small, but important role in the overall marketplace and are performing well, with over 97% of private loan borrowers...
  • March 4, 2015
    The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) and AOL Inc. (AOL) monthly Finance Optimism Index rose to 6.8 in January, climbing from 0.0 in December, 2014 showing rising consumer financial optimism at an all-time high. Americans’ increased optimism about their personal financial future is driven primarily by an increase in the feeling that news they've been hearing lately about personal finances is...

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