The American Bankers Association (ABA) is the primary U.S. trade association for banks of all sizes, providing industry advocacy, policy development, education, research, operational standards, and public affairs support to promote a competitive, safe, and sound banking system.
Typically pursues legislative and regulatory policies affecting banking including financial regulation and supervision, capital and liquidity standards, consumer finance and compliance (CFPB/CRA-related issues), payments and fintech policy, cybersecurity and anti‑fraud measures, deposit insurance and resolution policy, housing finance and tax/economic policy supportive of banking activity
Primarily funded by membership dues and fees from member banks and financial institutions, plus revenue from conferences, training and certification programs, publications, and sponsorships
State bankers associations, the ABA's political action committee (BankPAC), and major member banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo
Non-profit trade association (501(c)(6)) representing commercial banks and savings institutions
