CBA Releases Inaugural Edition of Its Chart Book

New Data-Driven Publication Provides Key Insights for Retail Banking Industry and Policymakers Alike

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) today released the inaugural edition of its Chart Book that provides a snapshot of aggregate data and resources related to the retail banking industry. As the lead voice on consumer finance issues, the CBA Chart Book will be produced quarterly to equip retail banking industry leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping the future of the industry.

CBA President and CEO Lindsey Johnson said this about the release of the CBA Chart Book:

“In today’s ever-changing retail banking environment – where consumer expectations, the rise of non-banks, and regulatory demands are changing the way America’s leading retail banks operate – having access to reliable and actionable data and analysis is more important than ever.

“It’s our hope the CBA Chart Book will serve as a valuable resource for industry leaders and other interested parties that can support data-driven decision making, offer key trends and benchmarks, and position America’s leading retail bank to continue to deliver on its mission to serve millions of Americans each and every day.”

About the CBA Chart Book

The inaugural CBA Chart Book analyzes data to offer insights, takeaways, and benchmarks from seven key metrics:

• Consumer sentiment;
• Spending and lending totals;
• Credit supply and demand;
• Credit cards;
• Auto;
• Home equity; and
• Small business.

To view the CBA Chart Book, click HERE.