Featured Stories
Statement From Ian P. Moloney, Chief Policy Officer at the American Fintech Council, on Joint Agencies' Efforts to Support Innovative Community Banks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
* * *
Statement from Ian P. Moloney, Chief Policy Officer at the American Fintech Council, on Joint Agencies' Efforts to Support Innovative Community Banks
"Third-party risk management is a crucial aspect of responsible bank-fintech partnerships. The American Fintech Council supports FDIC, OCC, and the Federal Reserve's efforts to encourage responsible innovation through the proposed approach to tailoring
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
* * *
Statement from Ian P. Moloney, Chief Policy Officer at the American Fintech Council, on Joint Agencies' Efforts to Support Innovative Community Banks
"Third-party risk management is a crucial aspect of responsible bank-fintech partnerships. The American Fintech Council supports FDIC, OCC, and the Federal Reserve's efforts to encourage responsible innovation through the proposed approach to tailoringthird-party risk management to the size, complexity, and risk profile of individual banks and their relationships.
"Community banks should have the flexibility to manage third-party relationships based on the risks those relationships actually present."
"A more proportionate, risk-based framework would give community banks greater flexibility to invest in technology, pursue responsible partnerships, and deliver the products and services their customers and local businesses need."
"We are also greatly encouraged by the recognition by the joint agencies on banks' abilities to leverage standard setting organizations as part of their risk management processes. Leveraging these organizations will result in more efficient and effective examination processes."
"AFC commends the joint agencies' efforts to provide greater clarity while maintaining strong standards for safety and soundness. We encourage the agencies to finalize a framework that recognizes the distinct needs of community banks and enables these institutions to focus their resources on supporting the customers they serve."
* * *
Original text here: https://www.fintechcouncil.org/press-releases/statement-from-ian-p-moloney-chief-policy-officer-at-the-american-fintech-council-on-joint-agencies-efforts-to-support-innovative-community-banks
[Category: Financial Services]
REALTORS Relief Foundation, 25 Years of Delivering Hope After Disaster
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release:
* * *
REALTORS(R) Relief Foundation, 25 Years of Delivering Hope After Disaster
Born out of REALTORS(R)' desire to help those in need after 9/11, the foundation continues to support the housing needs of families in crisis after tragedies occur
-
CHICAGO - The REALTORS(R) Relief Foundation (RRF), the charitable arm of the National Association of REALTORS(R), was founded 25 years ago by REALTORS(R) to meet the housing needs of those affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Over the past
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release:
* * *
REALTORS(R) Relief Foundation, 25 Years of Delivering Hope After Disaster
Born out of REALTORS(R)' desire to help those in need after 9/11, the foundation continues to support the housing needs of families in crisis after tragedies occur
-
CHICAGO - The REALTORS(R) Relief Foundation (RRF), the charitable arm of the National Association of REALTORS(R), was founded 25 years ago by REALTORS(R) to meet the housing needs of those affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Over the past25 years, REALTORS(R) and RRF have continued to help families and communities impacted by wildfires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other tragedies.
Since its founding in 2001, RRF has provided more than $53 million in financial housing assistance to more than 50,000 families affected by disasters. Because NAR covers 100% of the foundation's administrative expenses, every dollar donated goes directly to disaster victims.
"Twenty-five years ago, after the September 11 terrorist attacks, REALTORS(R) came together to support families in need. Our REALTOR(R) family did this because we understand how housing provides a source of stability after tragedies occur. Today, the REALTORS(R) Relief Foundation continues to deliver on the mission that spurred its creation," said RRF President Greg Hrabcak. "When a crisis upends a family's life, RRF is there with real, tangible help when they need it most. Building and supporting communities sits at the very heart of who REALTORS(R) are, and this foundation is one of the clearest expressions of that. RRF, through the support of REALTORS(R), our partners, and the national, state, and local associations, will continue to assist families in need after disasters occur for generations to come."
So far in 2026, RRF has approved $3,287,000 in grants to support families affected by 21 different disasters, providing assistance to thousands of families working to recover and rebuild.
To learn more about RRF and its work across the country over the past 25 years, visit rrf.realtor.
* * *
About the National Association of REALTORS(R)
The National Association of REALTORS(R) is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR(R) is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS(R) and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes--from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation--visit facts.realtor.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/realtors-relief-foundation-25-years-of-delivering-hope-after-disaster
[Category: Real Estate]
Drafts of AISC 360 and AISC 341 Now Available for Public Review
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release:
* * *
Drafts of AISC 360 and AISC 341 Now Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - Two American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) draft standards are now available for public review: Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) and Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341). The next editions of these standards are expected to be finalized and available in the first half of 2027.
As part of AISC's ANSI-accredited standards development process, proposed
... Show Full Article
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release:
* * *
Drafts of AISC 360 and AISC 341 Now Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - Two American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) draft standards are now available for public review: Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) and Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341). The next editions of these standards are expected to be finalized and available in the first half of 2027.
As part of AISC's ANSI-accredited standards development process, proposedstandards are posted for a formal public review and comment period. The drafts will be available as a free download at aisc.org/publicreview between Friday, September 11, and Monday, October 26, 2026.
If you'd prefer to review a hard copy, please contact Martin Downs (downs@aisc.org); a $35 nominal charge applies to printed copies.
Please submit comments using the form provided online or by email to Nathaniel Gonner (gonner@aisc.org) by October 26, 2026, for consideration.
* * *
American Institute of Steel Construction
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), a not-for-profit technical institute supported by the steel industry, partners with the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) community to develop safe and efficient steel specifications and codes while driving innovation to make steel the most sustainable, economic, and resilient structural material. For more than a century, AISC has been a reliable resource for information and advice on the design and construction of domestically fabricated structural steel buildings and bridges.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.aisc.org/news/drafts-of-aisc-360-and-aisc-341-now-available-for-public-review/
[Category: Steel]
CREFC Announces Paul T. Vanderslice as President & CEO
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The CRE Finance Council, an association for the commercial real estate finance industry, issued the following news release:
* * *
CREFC Announces Paul T. Vanderslice as President & CEO
Commercial real estate finance industry veteran, longtime CREFC member and former Chair to lead organization
-
NEW YORK, NY -- September 11, 2026 -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) today announced that Paul T. Vanderslice has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2026. As President and CEO, Vanderslice will lead CREFC's efforts to advance its mission
... Show Full Article
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The CRE Finance Council, an association for the commercial real estate finance industry, issued the following news release:
* * *
CREFC Announces Paul T. Vanderslice as President & CEO
Commercial real estate finance industry veteran, longtime CREFC member and former Chair to lead organization
-
NEW YORK, NY -- September 11, 2026 -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) today announced that Paul T. Vanderslice has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2026. As President and CEO, Vanderslice will lead CREFC's efforts to advance its missionon behalf of the commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, including its advocacy, market intelligence, education, industry standards, member engagement, and industry-leading events.
Vanderslice will join CREFC from BMO Capital Markets, where he serves as Head of CMBS and oversees the origination, securitization, and distribution of new issue transactions. He brings more than three decades of experience in commercial real estate finance, including senior leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets, CCRE, and Citigroup.
"Paul brings deep industry expertise, a longstanding commitment to CREFC, and a clear understanding of the issues and opportunities facing our members," said Toby Cobb, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of 3650 Capital and Chair of CREFC's Executive Committee and Board of Governors. "Having previously served as Chair and as a current member of the Board of Governors, Paul knows the organization and the industry exceptionally well. We look forward to his leadership as we enter this next chapter."
Vanderslice has been a member of CREFC for nearly three decades, including serving as Chair of CREFC's Executive Committee and Board of Governors from 2012 to 2013. Over the years, he has also served on multiple committees and forums, participated in conference panels and educational programs, and contributed to CREFC's advocacy and strategic initiatives, giving him a deep understanding of CREFC and its role in the industry.
"We are deeply grateful to Lisa Pendergast for her decade of exceptional leadership and service to CREFC, and to Ed DeAngelo for his steady guidance as Interim President and CEO during this important transition," said Leland Bunch, Immediate Past Chair of CREFC, Chair of the CEO Search Committee, and Managing Director at Bank of America. "The team at Spencer Stuart presented our search committee with an impressive slate of highly qualified candidates from across the commercial real estate industry and leading U.S. trade associations. Paul distinguished himself through his lifelong commitment to commercial real estate and his longstanding dedication to CREFC. We are delighted to welcome him as our next President and CEO and look forward to the leadership and vision he will bring to the organization."
Vanderslice joined BMO Capital Markets in 2020 to establish and lead the firm's CMBS platform. Prior to BMO, he served as Chief Executive Officer of CCRE and spent more than 30 years at Citigroup, where he held senior leadership positions and helped build the firm's CMBS business.
Vanderslice holds an undergraduate degree from Boston College and an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.crefc.org/cre/content/News/Items/advocacy-items/2026/CREFC_Announces_Paul_T_Vanderslice_as_President_and_CEO.aspx
[Category: Real Estate]
American Securities Association Applauds FINRA Proposal to Modernize Communications Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2026:
* * *
ASA Applauds FINRA Proposal to Modernize Communications Standards
WASHINGTON - The American Securities Association (ASA) today submitted a comment letter applauding the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) proposal to modernize Rule 2210, the rule governing broker-dealer communications with the public.
"ASA applauds FINRA for modernizing Rule 2210 and for engaging directly with our industry in a thoughtful, pragmatic dialogue to chart a path forward," said ASA President
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2026:
* * *
ASA Applauds FINRA Proposal to Modernize Communications Standards
WASHINGTON - The American Securities Association (ASA) today submitted a comment letter applauding the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) proposal to modernize Rule 2210, the rule governing broker-dealer communications with the public.
"ASA applauds FINRA for modernizing Rule 2210 and for engaging directly with our industry in a thoughtful, pragmatic dialogue to chart a path forward," said ASA Presidentand CEO Chris Iacovella. "FINRA's collaborative, risk-based approach shows real leadership, and we look forward to continuing that work together."
In its letter, ASA voiced support for FINRA's proposed shift from a default principal pre-use approval requirement to a risk-based supervisory standard, along with FINRA's proposal to eliminate the outdated distinction between static and interactive electronic communications. ASA also welcomed FINRA's attention to the growing role of generative artificial intelligence in the development of retail communications, and asked FINRA to provide additional guidance on governance, vetting, and recordkeeping expectations for AI-assisted content.
ASA's letter also raised several implementation-related requests, including a call for additional examiner guidance, a reasonable transition period following any final rule, and clarity on recordkeeping obligations tied to AI-assisted drafts.
To read ASA's full letter to FINRA, click here (https://15c72067-2929-4106-8883-14b2d4025a5b.usrfiles.com/ugd/15c720_67c6424ef4e24a9ea0b0289617bddd2c.pdf).
* * *
The American Securities Association (ASA) represents the retail and institutional capital markets interests of regional financial services firms who provide Main Street businesses with access to capital and advise hardworking Americans how to create and preserve wealth. ASA's mission is to promote trust and confidence among investors, facilitate capital formation, and support efficient and competitively balanced capital markets. This mission advances financial independence, stimulates job creation, and increases prosperity. The ASA has a geographically diverse membership of almost one hundred members that spans the Heartland, Southwest, Southeast, Atlantic, and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.americansecurities.org/post/asa-applauds-finra-proposal-to-modernize-communications-standards
[Category: Financial Services]
ACC Releases July 2026 Resin Production and Sales Statistics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following news release:
* * *
ACC Releases July 2026 Resin Production and Sales Statistics
WASHINGTON (September 11, 2026) - U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 9.0 billion pounds during July 2026, an increase of 2.3 percent compared to the prior month, and a decrease of 2.9 percent compared to the same month in 2025, according to statistics released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Year-to-date production was 62.3 billion pounds, a 5.1 percent increase as compared to the same period in 2025.
Sales
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following news release:
* * *
ACC Releases July 2026 Resin Production and Sales Statistics
WASHINGTON (September 11, 2026) - U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 9.0 billion pounds during July 2026, an increase of 2.3 percent compared to the prior month, and a decrease of 2.9 percent compared to the same month in 2025, according to statistics released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Year-to-date production was 62.3 billion pounds, a 5.1 percent increase as compared to the same period in 2025.
Salesand captive (internal) use of major plastic resins totaled 8.9 billion pounds during July 2026, a 4.6 percent increase compared to the prior month, and an increase of 4.6 percent from the same month one year earlier. Year-to-date sales and captive use were 60.8 billion pounds, a 2.1 percent increase as compared to the same period in 2025.
* * *
CHART: U.S. Production & Sales for Major Plastic Resins - 3 Month Trend
* * *
ACC Plastics Industry Producers' Statistics Group
The ACC Plastics Industry Producers' Statistics Group makes available detailed reports (including monthly production and end-use sales data for major thermoplastic and thermoset resins) to subscribers of its various services. For more information on subscriptions to the resin reports, please visit www.americanchemistry.com/resin-report-subscriptions.
* * *
American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care(R); Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably--for generations to come.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america-industry-innovation-impact/news-trends/press-release/2026/acc-releases-july-2026-resin-production-and-sales-statistics
[Category: Chemicals]
25 Years After 9/11, ALPA Reflects on an Industry Transformed and the Security Work Still Ahead
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
* * *
25 Years After 9/11, ALPA Reflects on an Industry Transformed and the Security Work Still Ahead
MCLEAN, Va. -- Today, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), marked 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks with a ceremony at its Remembrance Garden, gathering to speak the names of those lost and to make sure this history is never allowed to fade.
"As time marches on, it should be matched by our resolve to never let that commitment fade," said
... Show Full Article
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
* * *
25 Years After 9/11, ALPA Reflects on an Industry Transformed and the Security Work Still Ahead
MCLEAN, Va. -- Today, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), marked 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks with a ceremony at its Remembrance Garden, gathering to speak the names of those lost and to make sure this history is never allowed to fade.
"As time marches on, it should be matched by our resolve to never let that commitment fade," saidALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi. "Our collective cause is to carry forward the significance of this moment in history. We will never forget that our industry can change in one morning, and we will be vigilant at all times. That is our commitment at ALPA. We will put the safety of our members, the traveling public, and the communities under our wings first."
That commitment has driven ALPA's fight to strengthen aviation security industry-wide in the 25 years since the attacks. Through its advocacy, ALPA pushed to harden flight deck doors and helped establish the Federal Flight Deck Officer program, which has trained and armed thousands of pilots to serve as a last line of defense on roughly one million flights a year. But a security gap remained for more than two decades: what protects the flight deck in the moment the door has to open. After sustained pressure from ALPA and delays by airlines and manufacturers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finally enforced secondary flight deck barriers on newly manufactured passenger aircraft.
"Secondary barriers on new aircraft are the law of the land," Ambrosi said. "While we honor the progress we've made, today we are reminded that our work isn't done. Every plane already in service, already carrying passengers, is still allowed to fly without a secondary barrier."
The push for a secondary flight deck barrier was first developed through industry design guidance in 2011 and mandated by Congress in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act before the FAA's 2023 rule cleared the way for installed physical secondary barriers (IPSBs) on new passenger aircraft. With more than 150 newly manufactured, secondary-barrier-equipped aircraft expected to join U.S. airline fleets by the end of 2026 alone, ALPA is calling on the FAA to move now on rulemaking to retrofit the in-service fleet so that flight deck protection doesn't depend on which aircraft happens to show up at the gate.
"ALPA's commitment is to remain vigilant and always put safety and security first. It is time for the FAA to issue rulemaking requiring airlines to retrofit their planes already flying. All passengers deserve to have the same aircraft security protections no matter which airplane they travel on," added Ambrosi.
* * *
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us @ALPAPilots on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.Contact: ALPA Media, 703-481-4440 or Media@alpa.org.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/09/25-years-after-9-11-alpa-reflects-on-industry-transformed-and-the-security-work-still-ahead
[Category: Transportation]
