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The spread of new payment technology and omnichannel commerce are changing the way people shop during the holiday season, even in brick-and-mortar stores. Here are a few noteworthy trends this season.

It’s the time of year to give thanks, and some of the things credit unions are grateful for this year include continued gains in membership and loan growth, a rare alliance between CUNA and NAFCU, Wells Fargo’s misfortunes (and their potential to drive more consumers to credit unions) and, most notably, the prospect of regulatory relief under President-elect Donald Trump. Here are just a few things the movement might be celebrating this Thanksgiving.

Here’s a look at how credit unions continue to give back to the communities they serve.

The CUNA Lending Council names its new executive committee and other CU professionals in the news.

It's the time of year to give thanks, and for bankers some things to be grateful for include rising stock prices, a brightening M&A outlook and, most notably, the potential for regulatory relief under President-elect Donald Trump. Here is a list of developments the industry might be celebrating this Thanksgiving holiday.

Readers share their thoughts on some of the hottest topics in the credit union industry today.

New branches, backpacks and socks all play a part in the latest collection of credit union community news.

Supporting public education, fiscal fitness, career development and more.

Hawaiian CU chief takes the reins of CPA group and other CU professionals in the news.

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.

India's abrupt recall of its larger bills — a bid to crack down on tax evasion — was a crash course in how to adapt to a cash shortage. Was this an opportunity for mobile payments or a failing of the overall financial services system?

A delegation of English and Scottish credit union professionals visiting the States offers their take on the biggest challenges credit unions face.

Kids' art calendars, special-needs camping, and stadium naming celebrations are all part of the latest batch of credit union community news.

CHROME FCU adds key staff post-merger and other CU professionals in the news.

Recognizing education, feeding kids and planning new branches are all part of the latest round-up of credit union community news.

Optimism is running high in banking after the presidential election, as many bankers see Donald Trump's promises to lower corporate taxes and weaken regulations as potential boons for the economy and their bottom lines. Others, though, doubt Trump would push through or even endorse meaningful regulatory reform and are wary of his protectionist rhetoric. Here's what some bankers have to say to the president-elect.

American Heritage CEO tapped to serve on international board and other credit union advocates in the news.

Mobile phones are only going to become a bigger part of how banks interact with their customers, so several institutions are looking to enhance that experience. They are focusing on better ways of opening accounts, verifying identities, interacting with customers and offering new services and features. Here are some of the improvements announced this year.

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.

Trump's election raises a lot of issues for the financial services industry, particularly for companies that operate internationally or rely on emerging technology. Here are a few areas Trump's presidency is likely to disrupt.