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From donations to sponsorships, financial education and more, here's how credit unions are giving back to their communities and keeping the focus on kids.

There are signs that the wearable payments market is starting to come into focus. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it's destined for success.

Readers opine on the prospect of regulatory relief, weigh in on the need for regulators to become more tech savvy, react to HSBC hopping back into U.S. mortgage lending and more.

A Maryland CEO earns accolades for his leadership, an up-and-comer wins a seat at the table, plus new hires and promotions.

Online banks and some credit unions are responding to Fed rate hikes by aggressively raising deposit rates on CDs, savings accounts and money market products, while the nation's biggest banks are largely standing pat — for now.

While there is a collective sense that data breaches are simply a side effect of our digital existence, there are real costs for the companies impacted. The ones that are hit the hardest are the ones that are least able to weather the fines, remediation costs and lost reputation.

In the wake of the Parkland, Fla. school shooting, a New York Times columnist has suggested the financial industry stop doing business with gun dealers. Here's what the leaders of five financial institutions – including one with a personal connection to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School – had to say about the proposal.

Though the Senate regulatory relief bill falls well short of a far-reaching House bill, critics argue it could still increase the chance of another bank bailout by the government and weaken consumer protections. Here are the measures causing the most debate.

New hires and appointments help bring in new blood, while internal promotions help develop and retain existing talent.

Ongoing sponsorships, honoring educators who make a difference and other ways credit unions are giving back.

This year, as PaymentsSource honors The Most Influential Women in Payments, a new pattern has emerged. This year's list recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs who took their ideas directly to market, showcasing new ways of handling business in an industry that is forced to quickly adapt to rapid changes in technology and global culture.

As head of the National Economic Council, Gary Cohn played a key role in helping guide the Trump administration on its financial services policy, including regulatory relief and housing finance reform. Institutions are anxiously watching to see who President Trump picks as Cohn's replacement.

Democratic infighting over a bill to curb the reach of the Dodd-Frank Act dominated discussion this past week, but Amazon still made waves in its disruptor role. Also: Our 'Best Fintechs to Work For' debuted.

One credit union celebrates 50 years of "people helping people" and other ways CUs are giving back to the communities they serve.

Readers opine on the possibility of an Amazon-JPMorgan Chase checking partnership, weigh in on the Crapo bill, applaud plans that would make the CFPB more of a backup regulator and more.

A newly-created post at SAFE FCU puts electronic services at the forefront, Montana's "crashers" recognized and more HR-related news from credit unions across the country.

From raising millions for scholarships to honoring members of the military and helping victims of disastrous fires, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

In honor of International Women's Day, here's a look at some of the women who are making a difference in the credit union industry.

Paddleboarding in the morning, assigned mentors, passion projects: How firms on our inaugural ranking of the Best Fintechs to Work For attract (and keep) top talent with Silicon Valley perks.

As both the volume and value of digital currencies increase, so will inevitable attempts to commit fraud and theft. In this nascent stage, what is protecting cryptocurrency buyers and sellers?