State Government Relations

Press release

The California Bankers Association Highlights Economic Impact of Banks Doing Business in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Bankers Association (CBA) has released an updated report that examines the critical role banks play in supporting California’s economy and the communities where they do business. The report, prepared by Beacon Economics, examines and identifies a number of direct economic impacts banks have, as well the considerable contributions banks make to California’s economy through what are referred to as indirect effects.

Key findings include:

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The California Bankers Association Responds to Wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoffs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Bankers Association (CBA) released the following statement regarding the recent wildfires burning across the state, and the recurring public safety power shutoffs (PSPS):

 

“California banks are deeply committed to the communities that we serve. We stand ready to assist and help our customers who have been impacted by the recent wildfires or public safety power shutoffs.

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New Poll Shows Majority of Californians Oppose Government-Run Public Banks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Bankers Association (CBA) released the results of a poll conducted by FM3 Research that shows the vast majority of Californians oppose government getting into the business of banking. Currently, there is a measure before the California Legislature, Assembly Bill 857, authored by Assembly Members David Chiu of San Francisco and Miguel Santiago from Los Angeles, which allows for the creation of government-run public banks at the municipal level.

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Scholarship Information
2023 Application for Banking Schools Now Available!

To assist California bankers pursuing their professional goals, the California Bankers Association (CBA) is offering a number of scholarship opportunities available to any full-time employee of a CBA-member bank who is employed in California. View our Scholarship Initiative Flyer.

HOW TO APPLY, RULES AND QUALIFYING SCHOOL, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND CBA PROGRAMS

CBA scholarships will be awarded, upon successful application to pay for the following: