WASHINGTON, D.C. -

The American Financial Services Association launched a completely redesigned website this week.

AFSA officials highlighted their new website, designed in partnership with Engage Software headquartered in St. Louis, has a modern design and is constructed to be user friendly.

“AFSA’s goal was to develop a site that will become the go-to source for consumer finance news, updates and knowledge,” they said.

AFSA members are encouraged to begin exploring the redesigned space. They can:

• Stay current with Federal initiatives through recent legislation and testimony, research compliance and legal issues.

• Research state initiatives using AFSA Track; direct advocacy.

• Access resources such as white papers, briefs, and AFSA’s talking points, both at the state and federal level.

• Explore how to "Get Involved" by attending events, participating on committees or sections/divisions, advertising with AFSA, sponsoring an event or finding a fellow member.

• Learn about AFSA University, Branch Operations Basics (BOB), Webinars, AWARE, MoneySkill, The Edge, Leadership Development at UNC and the AFSA Education Foundation

• Members can manage their personal profile to update contact information, manage contacts within their company, access committee areas and view historical purchases.

• Take advantage of AFSA’s online Buyers Guide to find relevant products and services provided by AFSA’s business partners.

AFSA also indicated it will be launching redesigned websites for all of its conferences, including:

— The Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo
— The Independents Conference and Expo
— The Credit Summit for Fixed Income Investors
— The State Government Affairs Forum
— Annual Meeting.

The Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo website is currently live and is being updated with the latest information about the conference that is for March 29-31 in Las Vegas.

Officials added the AFSA Education Foundation and MoneySKILL websites also will be updated early next year.