American Credit News

The AFSA Education Foundation recently participated in a financial literacy roundtable hosted by the U.S. Treasury Department's Offices of Community and Economic Development and Consumer Policy.

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has released new research highlighting strong public support for earned wage access (EWA), a service allowing workers to receive a portion of their wages before payday.

In the current financial environment, innovation in asset finance is crucial for staying competitive.

Consumer preferences are rapidly changing, prompting a need for updated payment strategies.

Former college roommates Steven Ford and Brandon Leibel, while living in San Diego and working for an insurance company, envisioned starting a business together.

Barclays US Consumer Bank has released its third annual Barclays Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report just before National Travel and Tourism Week, highlighting a growing trend among travelers who are increasingly relying on rewards and loyalty...

A coalition of financial services trade associations has urged the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets to support the removal of barriers hindering financial institutions from engaging in digital asset activities.

Navy Federal Credit Union has announced special offers and events in recognition of Military Appreciation Month.

The Bank Policy Institute (BPI) has named Heather Hogsett as the new Executive Vice President and Head of BITS, succeeding Chris Feeney who is taking on a new role as senior fellow.

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has officially endorsed the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, a piece of legislation aiming to widen access to credit by incorporating alternative payment data, such as rent and utility bills, into consumer credit...

A coalition of financial services trade associations is urging the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets to support the removal of obstacles that prevent financial institutions from participating in digital asset activities.

Neil Walker, Managing Director of Macro Modelling and Scenarios at Oxford Economics, said that the Durbin-Marshall credit card bill could significantly harm local economies reliant on travel and hospitality.

Bank of America has released its 2025 Specialty Asset Management (SAM) Outlook, focusing on the market dynamics affecting commercial real estate (CRE), farmland, timberland, and energy assets.

Hayden Cole, Director of Federal Government Affairs at the American Fintech Council (AFC), released a statement regarding the recent hearing by the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions.

As discussions on credit and debit card transactions continue, the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has shared figures on social media that suggest a significant impact on retail sales driven by card payments.

Rooms for the 2025 Independents Conference & Expo, hosted by the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), must be reserved by May 2.

Sixteen cultural institutions worldwide have been selected as grant recipients of the 2025 Bank of America Art Conservation Project.

Consumer payment preferences are evolving, and modern payment technologies are adapting to meet the increasing demand for debit transactions.

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has lauded recent Congressional actions aimed at revamping the federal student lending program.

Sarah Flowers, senior vice president and senior associate general counsel of regulatory affairs at the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), is set to testify before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy.