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John Murphy, President/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent – the league's service subsidiary – announced that he will be retiring effective June 1, 2017.

It's said often enough that credit unions have a treasure trove of data that is incredibly valuable...but not if you don't know how to leverage it.

Former NCUA Chairman Michael Fryzel is calling on all of the credit unions who serve members of the military to use their collective muscle to push for new leadership and reforms at the Veterans' Administration.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

In an effort to remove barriers to entry and drive stronger membership growth, the $15 billion credit union is taking the concept of 'minimum balance' to a whole new level: $0.

Advocates of CU payday products offer mixed reviews of the bureau's proposed rule aimed at curbing predatory lending.

Lost in the wave of shopping and payment innovation is just how remarkable the change has been--as little as 10 years ago, transaction options were pretty static and wristwatches were time-telling relics rather than futuristic vessels for shopping.

It’s incredibly important to take the time to learn how to properly execute a new venture, especially one as complex and valuable as omnichannel. Unfortunately, the clock is ticking for many retailers..

Since the introduction of Bluetooth beacons as enablers of in-store location-based marketing, many have seen a clear connection between beacons and mobile payments. As the technology evolves, the connection is not quite as clear.

An executive from Regions Financial said recently that his bank plans to pad fee income by expanding into syndication of low-income housing credits. The comment shed light on an increasingly competitive business — and reminded the world again how eager banks are for even incremental boosts to revenue.