2009 Press Releases

1. FiSCA Urges Congress To Pass Legislation That Will Address Bank Discontinuance

• Federal Legislation To Address National Problem of Bank Discontinuance Reintroduced in Congress

• Ernst & Young National Study Confirms Pricing of Payday Loans is Fair and Reasonable
  (Read the study  here)

• 3rd Annual FiSCA Member Survey Highlights Impact of Changing Relationships with Banks and Evolving Product Mix

• Annual FiSCA Member Survey Reinforces that Stores are Not Just in Local Communities, they are of Communities, too

• FiSCA Issues Critique of FDIC Small Dollar Loan Program: Shortcomings Cited In The Report Underscore Challenges Banks Face In Serving Consumers Needing Small Dollar Short-Term Loans
  (Read report here)

• FiSCA ANNOUNCES BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE THE STORE APPEARANCE OF FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTERS. Recognizing that Members' Stores Reflect on the Entire Industry, FiSCA's New Initiative Will Help Promote Enhanced Overall Store Renovation.

• FISCA RECOGNIZES TWELVE INDUSTRY LEADERS FOR PROGRAMS THAT
  SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES.  During its 21^th Annual Conference & Exposition, the Financial Services Centers of America (FiSCA) announced the 2009 winners of its Activa Awards.

• FiSCA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO THIRTY-FOUR OUTSTANDING COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS.   Program Has Awarded $530,500 to 225 Deserving Students From Across The Country Over The Past Ten Years

October 29, 2009