American Bankers Association

The current version of the Clarity Act leaves local lending at risk, but some modest word changes to the legislation would address this issue. ABA’s Brooke Ybarra appeared on CoinDesk’s The Policy Protocol Podcast with Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti to explain why ABA is calling for strengthening the bill so it protects the local bank deposits that drive lending and economic activity. Watch the full podcast ▶️ https://aba.social/4fUxkWs

ABA has announced a $25K donation to the American Red Cross Washington Wildfires Response Fund to support communities affected by the devastating wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of residents and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses across the state. ABA's donation follows a similar contribution made by the Washington Bankers Association to support relief and recovery efforts. Learn how you can donate: https://aba.social/4wgy0tZ

We're so proud of our #ABAInterns for completing their 10-week summer internship program! This year's Business Case Competition focused on growing ABA's academic partnerships with colleges and universities in order to grow the academic #ABAPartnerNetwork and increase interest among college students in pursuing careers in banking. Congratulations to all the interns for really impressing the judges. 📊 The winners: Big Bank Theory 🥇

Our own Russell Davis has been named ABA Chief Member Engagement Officer. He will lead ABA’s Office of Member Engagement, aligning membership and member experience strategies to ensure ABA continues delivering exceptional value to banks of all sizes as the industry evolves amid technological change, increasing competition and consolidation. Congratulations to Russell! 👏 Learn more about his career and his new role: https://aba.social/4xnznYT

ABA is proud to welcome the newest members to the #ABAPartnerNetwork! Join us in welcoming these dynamic providers as they are set to elevate banking technology and services for our member banks. See the full directory of partners: https://aba.social/4fQ6eyr

We're proud of our ABA volunteers for spending the day with DC Central Kitchen, preparing healthy meals for thousands across Washington, DC! 🥬🥪 Together, we supported DCCK's mission to nourish and uplift our community. A big thank-you to our ABA Community Outreach Committee for organizing this impactful event! 💙

This week ABA fraud and cybersecurity expert Paul Benda testified on behalf of ABA before a Senate Aging Committee hearing on the growing threat of AI-enabled scams and the need for a coordinated response to better protect older Americans from financial exploitation. We thank Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ranking Member Kirstin Gillibrand (D-NY) for holding this hearing and for their leadership on these important issues. Learn more about the hearing and read Paul's testimony: https://aba.social/4pQsyN8

Today, we celebrate our exceptional 2026 #ABAInterns. 🌟Your passion, curiosity, and commitment have made a lasting impact on ABA. Thank you for your hard work and contributions throughout the summer. #NationalInternDay

“Innovation in the United States is important…but we want to make sure we do it in a way that doesn't impact economic activity and local lending.” ABA President & CEO Rob Nichols discusses how to improve the Clarity Act with CNBC Squawk Box. Watch the full interview ▶️ https://aba.social/4x74dVo

The ABA Foundation has released a new resource designed to help nonprofits build and sustain successful partnerships with banks based on shared goals, mutual respect and measurable impact. The new guide, “The Power of Collaboration 2.0: Steps for Nonprofits to Build and Sustain Partnerships with Banks,” is the second resource in the ABA Foundation’s Power of Collaboration series. Download the guide: https://aba.social/4bU0fY4