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The U.S. EMV migration is slowly progressing, but there are significant hurdles to full adoption of the secure payment card technology. Here are a few of forces working against EMV.

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.

Lending, technology and talent management are among the areas experts suggest credit unions focus on in their 2017 strategic planning sessions.

The meeting was requested by representatives from the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas, but also included community bankers.

Robins Financial recognizes top employees and other CU professionals in the news.

Credit unions recognize members, law enforcement, good students and more.

The U.S. is steadily building the foundation of a nationwide faster payments system, but not all of the pieces are connected. Many of the elements developed independently, with influence from across the globe.

Allegacy CEO earns local recognition, Tulsa adds new c-level leaders and more CU professionals in the news.

CUs hailed for high employee satisfaction, teaching good financial habits and more.

The credit union industry is mourning the loss of one of their biggest advocates in the federal government, former Rep. Steve LaTourette, who passed away on Aug. 3 due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

CUs celebrate giving back to schools, festivals and a legacy of helping the community.

The U.S. is steadily building the foundation of a nationwide faster payments system, but not all of the pieces are connected. Many of the elements developed independently, with influence from across the globe.

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.

OnPoint names new COO, SIU promotes two and more credit union professionals in the news.

Northern Redwood FCU marks 60 years during local parade and other ways CUs are involved in their neighborhoods.

Indiana MBA taps CU mortgage officer for board seat and other credit union advocates in the news.

Credit unions give back with book drives, first-time homebuyer tutorials and more.

In an industry of more and more specialists, the chief operating officer is a jack-of-all-trades. But the title has different meanings for different banks. Some COOs help craft strategy, others just implement strategy. Some are CEOs-in-waiting, others stay in the background. We asked COOs about their role, M&A's effects on job security, and how they interact with CEOs.

In June, SourceMedia Research — an affiliate of American Banker — conducted a survey of 52 chief operating officers and other operations executives on a range of topics, including COOs' top priorities and what they think will be their future role. The data suggests COOs are concerned with regulatory trends and security threats and view themselves as change agents. Many aspire to one day become a CEO. Here are some data snapshots.

The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 was an unexpected and prominent part of the Democratic and Republican conventions this year, as both parties added a call to reinstate the law as part of their party platforms. But that will be easier said than done, considering that lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have shown little interest in the idea. Following is a look at how a Depression-era law found its way to Cleveland and Philadelphia.