CBA Releases Statement Opposing Executive Order Restricting Banking Access Based on Citizenship Status
California Bankers Association – SACRAMENTO – The California Bankers Association (CBA) today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s signing of the Executive Order “Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System” (issued May 19, 2026)
CA Bankers Association CEO calls on legislators to reflect on mortgage accessibility, consumer protection law
Sacramento Business Journal – In the aftermath of the Great Recession, policymakers at the state and federal levels advanced new laws and regulations to strengthen consumer protections and avoid similar economic events. While some of these laws were well-intentioned, it has gone too far. While there is a growing recognition of the overreaction at the […]
The business case against credit card rate caps and routing mandates
Sacramento Business Journal – At first glance, proposals like the Credit Card Competition Act and President Donald Trump’s idea to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent sound like clear wins for consumers and businesses alike. Lower fees, cheaper credit, and more competition are attractive concepts in an economy still grappling with inflation and […]
When disaster strikes, banks step up for California wildfire victims
Capitol Weekly – California’s wildfire season has become an unfortunate hallmark of modern life—an annual reminder of how quickly communities can be uprooted and how fragile day-to-day stability can be. Each year, families across the state confront the devastation of losing homes, treasured belongings, livelihoods, and any sense of normalcy. The Los Angeles wildfires from […]