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Whether donating to the local YMCA, food pantries or cancer research, credit unions are giving back in a big way.

A pair of executives earn the “chief” designation in their titles, new hires, promotions and more credit union professionals in the news.

Credit unions far and wide are giving back to their members and their communities – not because they have to, but because it’s the right thing to do.

Many banks are weighed down with orders tied to the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering laws. Others are dealing with low Community Reinvestment Act ratings. Bank M&A and branching are typically off the table until such issues are addressed, but that doesn't mean all growth opportunities are gone. Here are some ways constrained banks might be able to add revenue while working through their regulatory challenges.

Credit unions across the country are finding a variety of ways to assist the communities they serve in good times and in bad.

Rather than killing off the plastic card, smartphones are strengthening it. Many issuers' card accounts are more valuable than ever, with perks made possible only through the development of smartphone apps.

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.

CUs tap new branch managers, Keesler names new CFO and other credit union professionals in the news.

President-elect Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a co-founder of the World Wrestling Federation, to run the Small Business Administration for the next four years. If confirmed, McMahon, a Republican, will inherit an agency that has supported record loan volume lately, but that many bankers still view as too bureaucratic and inefficient. We asked bankers and small-business advocates what is working well at the SBA, what they would like to see improved, and what else the Trump administration could do to stimulate small-business growth. Here's what they had to say.

CUs across the country are redoubling their efforts to demonstrate the credit union difference.

2017 promises to be a defining year for many in the payments industry. Here's a look at what to expect.

Violations of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering compliance remain a hot topic for financial institutions as regulators can bar them from branch building and bank acquisitions. Here are some notable regulatory actions that are still unresolved.

Groundbreaking ceremonies, donations to worthy causes and more great givebacks from credit unions to the communities they serve.

Robins Financial recognizes trio of top employees, Numerica ramps up lending department and more CU professionals in the news.

Bigger isn't always better; as card issuers compete to bring in more spending, many are rethinking the way they offer rewards. Some of their approaches focus on streamlining redemption, while others dabble with cutting-edge technology such as virtual reality.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader responses to AmericanBanker.com articles, social media, and from around the web.

Credit unions are relying on tried-and-true methods of aiding the communities they serve, all while adding new and innovative strategies into the mix.

Golden 1 CEO makes Women to Watch list, trio of presidents named to regional board and other credit union professionals in the news.

Scholarships, new facilities, hashtag competitions and more.

Donald Trump's victory is forcing observers to recast predictions for the new year. Following is a guide to which policymakers to watch and who is poised to make the biggest impact in 2017.