Each of CBA’s committees will be hard at work this weekend. Today they will be holding meetings to discuss all of the major issues the industry is facing during this challenging environment.  

Auto financing,  CRA, collections, deposits, ed funding, fair lending, home equity, small business lending will also be hammering out the remaining last-minute details on CBA LIVE as we have an action-packed 48 hour program.  

I am looking forward to hearing BAI president Debbie Bianucci address the decline in consumer confidence and trust and some ways in which banks can regain those core values. Debbie’s session “Navigating in Turbulent Times – Consumer Attitudes Toward Banks & Other Related Financial Institutions” kicks off the CBA LIVE deposit track on Sunday.  CBA works closely with BAI on many fronts including the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management.  

Remember, don’t wear a tie or you face a penalty!