AFSA Extra Credit Podcast

In this episode of the Extra Credit Podcast, we chat with Leigh Fatzinger, CEO with Turbine Labs, a company whose job it is to drink from the firehose of information and distill it down into a fine artesian spring water.  AFSA partners with Turbine Labs to provide the daily News You Need as well as provide additional media and sentiment intelligence.  Leigh and I chatted about what he and Turbine...

In this episode of the Extra Credit Podcast, we chat with Avani Desai, CEO of Schellman, a company that specializes in IT security, compliance, assessments, and certifications. Avani spoke at our Vehicle Finance Conference earlier this year and we wanted to bring her back to share some more information with our members. We talk about key cybersecurity items you and your company need to be thinking...

Hi there everyone – we've got a special episode for you today. AFSA Senior Vice President Celia Winslow appeared on the Auto Remarketing Podcast last week with host Nick Zulovich to discuss a number of issues, including some key regulatory developments and the CFPB's reinvigoration of its dormant authority to examine nonbanks companies. We're pleased to be able to bring it to you. Special thanks t...

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In this episode of the Extra Credit Podcast, we chat with Celia Winslow and Michael Grimes from AFSA's Federal Government Affairs team on what's going on at the CFPB, on Capital Hill and around the District. Don't forget to follow AFSA on Twitter at AFSA underscore DC and on Linkedin – just search for the American Financial Services Association. You can also follow AFSA's SGA Team on Twitter at AF...

In the first episode of 2022, we continue our 50-state series, where we'll be asking questions of financial services regulators around the country. We'll make our way through all 50 states getting to know the regulators that are part of our industry. Here, Danielle Fagre Arlowe, Senior Vice President and head of the State Government Affairs team at AFSA speaks with Neal Monaghan, Chief Examiner at...

In this episode, we  chat  with Solomon Semere ,  Senior Director, Credit and Marketing Strategy  and Craig Stockum , Sales Director both  with LexisNexis  Risk Solutions  about the uncertain risk environment in which we're currently operating. Specifically, Craig and Solomon touch on some driving trends that are  a ffecting  consumer demand and market opportunities and what lenders need to do to...

This episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast is the fourth edition of our 50-state series, where we'll be asking questions of financial services regulators around the country. We'll make our way through all 50 states getting to know the regulators that are part of our industry. Today, Danielle Fagre Arlowe, Senior Vice President and head of the State Government Affairs team at AFSA speaks with Jo...

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This episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcas t is the second edition of our 50-state series, where we'll be asking questions of financial services regulators around the country. We'll make our way through all 50 states getting to know the regulators that are part of our industry. Today, Danielle Fagre Arlowe, Senior Vice President and head of the State Government Affairs team at AFSA speaks with M...

Thanks for listening to the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast. This is the first edition of AFSA's State Regulator Series as Danielle Fagre Arlowe, Senior Vice President and head of the State Government Affairs team speaks with regulators from around the country. We'll make our way through all 50 states getting to know the regulators that are part of our industry.  In the inaugural edition, Danielle speak...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Mark Decker, Director of Business Systems Analysis with the Auto Group at FIS. As we come out of the pandemic, many businesses may be thinking of upcoming projects that were either put off because of COVID or are more important than ever because of it. That's what our chat centers around. What are some of the things business owners, bot...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Jackie Charniga , the Finance and Insurance Reporter with Automotive News. We chat about some of the things that Jackie looks for in a story and some of the things that companies should keep in mind when they're pitching. Jackie also talks about the kinds of stories that particularly pique her interest and what the vehicle finance indus...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Lane Borrello, Vice President of Public Affairs with GM Financial . Lane shares some of the tips she's picked up during her career leading the comms shop for a number of large companies. We chat about some of the easy things companies can do to help promote themselves in normal times, so they're ready for when the inevitable PR crisis o...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Carly Urban and AFSAEF Executive Director to talk about a new study that found that  students using the  MoneySKILL  program increased their financial knowledge by 60% on average and improved their short-term and long-term financial behaviors. Dr. Urban talks about the methodology behind the study and Rhonda speaks to the value...

In this episode of the  AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Vehicle Finance Conference MC and host, Charlie Vogelheim about next week's conference and what he's looking forward to.  If you haven't registered yet, there's still time! Visit vehicle.afsaonline.org today!

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, AFSA Senior Vice President speaks with Dr. Tom Durkin about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Taskforce Report on Federal Consumer Finance Law. The report provides a number of key insights into the important role that all consumer finance products play in American lives. CFPB Taskforce Report AFSA Blog post on the Report

In this episode of the  AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we check in with AFSA's Danielle Fagre Arlowe on a key victory on floorplan lending in the state of New York. 

In this episode of the  AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we close out the year with AFSA President & CEO Bill Himpler. We discuss many of the successes the association has seen in 2020 and outline some goals to work for in 2021. Bill also highlights and thanks the AFSA members for their commitment to their communities during these uncertain times.

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast , we speak with Mark McArdle, Assistant Director, Mortgage Markets with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Mark handles several different areas within the mortgage markets team at the Bureau, including facilitating the Bureau's assumption of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) reporting, developing options around the Ability to Rep...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Jonathon Levin, CEO of Turner Acceptance about what his company has done to maintain high quality customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shared some of the important lessons he's learned during his time as a leader in the consumer credit industry. Jonathon also talks with us about the other hat he wears as Vice Chair of...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast , we talk with Danny Cantrell, CEO and Co-founder of Solutions by Text. Danny has played an integral role at AFSA and is a mainstay at AFSA conferences and events. His expertise and thoughtfulness have helped accentuate the important role that AFSA business partners play in the association. We chat about how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped the text...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Tom Hudgins, 2021 AFSA Chair and President & COO of Western Shamrock. Tom has been an integral part of AFSA leadership for many years and has served on many committees and working groups. His counsel and expertise have helped AFSA continue the important work of protecting access to consumer credit and choice. In this episode, we cha...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we talk with Andrea Cottrell, Associate with Hudson Cook LLP. Andrea works with financial service providers on compliance with federal and state regulations and consumer protection laws, including those laws enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and other federal a...

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Mike Kaplan, CRO with PayNearMe.  PayNearMe is the industry's only platform that facilitates all payment types - debit, ACH and cash. With its great mobile experience, PayNearMe's technology provides a simple way for businesses to collect payments through an intuitive, consistent experience for their customers. Mike brings more than two...