Press Releases

CBA Announces Strategic Partnership with EverFi

Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations, and EverFi, the nation’s leading financial literacy software company, have announced the launch of a new strategic partnership.

CBA Announces Strategic Partnership with IBIS Insurance Services

Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations, and Independent Bankers Insurance Services (IBIS) entered a new strategic endorsement partnership to offer CBA members insurance services specifically for independent community banks.

The California Bankers Association and Beacon Economics Release California Banking and Economic Update

Authors emphasize patience not policymaking in dealing with California’s foreclosure problem

Sacramento, Calif.

CBA Announces Strategic Partnership with Equias Alliance

Sacramento, Calif. — The California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations, and Equias Alliance, LLC entered a new strategic endorsement partnership to offer CBA members their superior bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) and executive benefits solutions.

Steve Buster Named New Chairman of the California Bankers Association

SACRAMENTO – The California Bankers Association (CBA) today announced that Steve Buster, president and chief executive officer of Mechanics Bank, based in Richmond, will serve as the 2011-2012 chairman of the board of directors for California’s largest banking trade association.

California Bankers Association 2011-2012 Officers and New Board Members

SACRAMENTO – The California Bankers Association (CBA) elected new officers to serve on its 2011-2012 board of directors during CBA’s 120th Annual Convention of Bank Officers and Directors, in Huntington Beach. The officers provide leadership to the association and the members of its staff.

California Bankers Association Endorses VINtek’s Electronic Lien and Title Solutions

Association taps VINtek’s ELT services in preparation for 2012 mandate deadline
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New Anti-Fraud Program Launched in LA County

Aim is to Protect Consumers and Financial Institutions from Fake Check Scams
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December 13, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs, the California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues, the California Bankers Association, and Consumer Federation of America announced the start of a new and innovative program to protect consumers and financial institutions from fake check scams.

California Bankers Association Endorses WolfPAC® as Trusted Advisor and Provider of Risk Management Solutions to Member Banks

Endorsement by CBA is further confirmation of WolfPAC®'s significant role meeting the Risk Management needs of financial institutions
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BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Wolf & Company, P.C. ("Wolf"), a leading CPA and business consulting firm announced today that they have received the California Bankers Association (CBA) endorsement of the company's online risk assessment solution, WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management® ("WolfPAC®").

Statement on Udall Amendment to HR 5297 - Increase of Credit Union Lending Cap

SACRAMENTO - Rod Brown, president & CEO of the California Bankers Association, released the following statement today regarding Senator Mark Udall’s amendment to H.R. 5297:

CBA Statement on U.S. Senate Passage of the Financial Regulatory Reform Bill

SACRAMENTO – Rod Brown, president & CEO of the California Bankers Association, released the following statement today regarding the Senate passage of financial reform legislation (S.3217):

Rick Smith Named New Chairman of the California Bankers Association

SACRAMENTO – The California Bankers Association (CBA) today announced that Rick Smith, president and CEO for Tri Counties Bank, based in Chico, will serve as the 2010-2011 chairman of the board of directors for California’s largest banking trade association.

California Bankers Association 2010-2011 Officers and New Board Members

SACRAMENTO – The California Bankers Association (CBA) elected new officers and directors to serve on its 2010-2011 board of directors during CBA’s 119th Annual Convention of Bank Officers and Directors, last week in Laguna Niguel. The officers provide leadership to the association and the members of its staff.

California Bankers Association’s (CBA) Announces Support for Janet Yellen’s Nomination to the Federal Reserve

Sacramento, Calif. — April 30, 2010 — The California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations in the country, is pleased to learn that Janet Yellen, president and chief executive officer of the Twelfth District Federal Reserve Bank at San Francisco, has been nominated by President Obama to become vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Staples, Inc. Announced as California Bankers Association’s (CBA) Newest Strategic Partner

Sacramento, Calif. — March 25, 2010 — The California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations, and Staples, Inc., the nation’s leading supplier of office supplies and one source supplier of business solutions, today announced a new strategic endorsement partnership.