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A look at the concerns of merchants and credit unions as the holiday shopping season ramps up.

Looking to make that special IT person in your life happy this holiday season? Anything related to cybersecurity is probably a good bet.For the 15th consecutive year, Credit Union Journal asked IT execs from credit unions and credit union service organizations (CUSO) around the nation to share what technologies would make their respective 2017 more joyful and productive. Assuming they were all on the "nice list," here are their wishes.

Amazon.com has set the standard for e-commerce with fast delivery, invisible payments and many other perks that keep consumers coming back to its site. Increasingly, the e-tailer has been experimenting with ways to streamline the payment process outside of the trappings of its website.

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.

The post-election rise in stock prices has been a boon for investors, but it is also causing notable changes for financial institutions. Here are a number of ways that the rally can help — and hurt — the banking industry.

Credit unions across the country continue to donate their time and money in large and small amounts to benefit the communities they serve.

Veridian CU makes changes to its commercial lending lineup and other credit union professionals in the news.

Honoring veterans, expanding branch networks, recognizing young scholars and more.

As Starbucks prepares to transition its top executives into new roles, it helps to look back on its history in mobile payments and examine how its management structure helped this plan. Here are a few of the key decisions the company made.

Groundbreakings, scholarships, resources for teachers and more.

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.

Municipal CU in New York announces a bevy of promotions and more credit union professionals in the news.

Whether it’s helping out the local CMN hospital, recognizing young scholars or donating to benefit research that impacts the entire globe, credit unions are doing their part.

TruStone’s Bosiacki named CEO of the Month and other CU professionals in the news.

At the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ Annual Meeting and Convention in Las Vegas earlier this month, attendees cheered the National Credit Union Administration for making several changes to field of membership rules that expanded options for Americans to join a credit union. NCUA finalized some rules and proposed further changes. Meanwhile, the Independent Community Bankers of America have made noises about a lawsuit. ICBA already filed suit against NCUA for its recent member business lending rule.

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, retailers are preparing for an influx of payment volume from shoppers and scammers alike. Here are a few of the problems they face.

Honoring veterans, assisting food banks, celebrating expansions and more.

Credit unions are anxiously waiting to see who President-elect Donald Trump will pick as the next Treasury secretary. Several prominent names from the for-profit banking industry have been floated for the job, though with every passing day, a new possible choice seems to pop up. Here is a look at the current crop of candidates and their chances.

Bankers are anxiously waiting to see who President-elect Donald Trump will pick as the next Treasury secretary. Several prominent names have been floated for the job, though with every passing day, a new possible choice seems to pop up. Following is a look at the current crop of candidates and their chances.

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