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Credit unions recognize excellence in financial planning and other CU professionals in the news.

Does scale matter to a community bank? What does the disappearance of black-owned banks mean to the communities they served? What impact has regulation had on banking? Those questions were among the many addressed by researchers at the recent community banking conference in St. Louis hosted by the Federal Reserve and Conference of State Bank Supervisors.

Storybook pals, recognizing excellence and promotions that make you say “OMG!” are all part of the latest round-up of credit union community news.

Time capsules, “denim days” and supporting local nonprofits are just a few of the highlights from the latest round-up of credit union community news.

In honor of International Credit Union Day, Credit Union Journal offers its annual Day in the Life of Credit Unions project in which CUs are invited to take photos throughout the day on the same day to illustrate the typical—and sometimes not-so-typical—day at a credit union. Because no matter what day it is, credit unions are living out the mission helping to improve the lives of their members and the communities they serve.

When retailers first started developing mobile wallet apps, they did so to fight back against Apple Pay and the banks. Today, they are working against a bigger threat: Amazon.com.

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.

Two well-known industry veterans are named to the board of Children’s Miracle Network and other CU professionals in the news.

Remember how last year's shutdown of the Small Business Administration's flagship loan-guarantee program prompted Congress to provide more funding? SBA made every penny count in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, backing 64,073 loans for a record $24.1 billion — a 2% increase.

Cybersecurity precautions often focus on preventing a data breach. But what if those measures aren't enough? Here's a look at steps lenders and servicers can take now to prepare their response in the event of a catastrophic data breach.

Helping kids, rewarding excellence in law enforcement and other noteworthy achievements are all part of the latest round-up of credit union community news.

Elevations CU hires "chief people officer" and other credit union professionals in the news.

From the new chief risk officer at BECU to special recognition by the Mountain West CUA, read on for more CU professionals in the news.

Apple Pay is steadily making its way around the globe, though it hasn't always had the full support of the major banks in each region. By the end of October, Apple Pay will be live in 10 markets.

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.

Financial education, giveback programs and furry friends highlight the latest round-up of credit union community news.

American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance gathered Wednesday night to raise a glass, hear live jazz and admire the artwork at Astor Wines & Spirits in Manhattan. The guests included top executives from JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, Zions, BNY Mellon and other institutions.

CUs mark anniversaries, raise funds for noble causes and celebrate new branding initiatives in the latest round-up of credit union community news.

To identify the fintech startups deserving of special recognition this year as part of the FinTech Forward program, we asked our judges to consider several factors: Is this organization solving relevant problems for the banking industry? Is the organization creating change? Is the solution timely? Does it speak to the challenges the industry faces now? The following 20 companies are the standouts.

Kern Schools FCU promotes trio of officials, retiring exec putting his ties to good use and more CU professionals in the news.