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A fresh crop of chief lending and operations officers and a host of new senior executives appointed at credit unions across the country.

Financial institutions have a hard time figuring out millennials, those born between the early 1980s and 2000. Many millennials don’t remember a world without the Internet, plenty entered adulthood during the thick of the financial crisis and the generation is broadly considered one willing to vote with its feet. Several firms have tried to demystify millennials for credit unions and banks. The following is a look at some of the data.

The Summit FCU CEO Mike Vadala and Georgia CU Affiliates CEO Michael Mercer earn special awards and more CU advocates in the news.

Chatter about a potential sale of Comerica has raised questions about how regulators would vet the sale of a large institution. Here's a look at some of the biggest banks to sell since the financial crisis, ranked by asset size.

Like any long-term relationship, Walmart and Visa have had their ups and downs. Sometimes these interactions were solely between the two companies; but many times, Walmart and Visa's conflicts gave a voice to the entire retail and payments industries.

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.

Banks have a hard time figuring out millennials, those born between the early 1980s and 2000. Many millennials don't remember a world without the Internet, plenty entered adulthood during the thick of the financial crisis and the generation is broadly considered one willing to vote with its feet. Several firms have tried to demystify millennials for bankers. The following is a look at some of the data.

Lots of announcements about the board of Chartway FCU's charitable arm and National Credit Union Foundation's Hyland joins Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Advisory Board.

Digital upstarts that seemed on top of the world a few months ago have suffered a series of setbacks of late that raise questions about their long-term survival. Here's a look at the developments that have brought some once-high-flying online lenders back to earth.

Xceed names new CFO, Sikorsky CU promotes new CIO and other credit union officers in the news.

SAN DIEGO — It's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day grind of running a credit union and, in the process, lose sight of the soft skills that are just as important to success: creativity, empathy and not having to make a choice between doing good and making a living. But those soft skills took center stage at CO-OP Financial Services' THINK 16 conference here.

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.

Mobile wallets may not have eliminated cash and cards, but they are becoming almost unavoidable in many retail settings. However, there are still a few areas where mobile technology is slow to arrive.

The job of chief financial officer is more complex than ever, requiring high levels of expertise in not just accounting, but also compliance, technology, investor relations and strategic planning. CFOs today also need to have strong interpersonal skills and show an ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. Here are some helpful hints from existing CFOs on how to flourish in one of banking's most demanding jobs.

A host of up-and-coming credit union professionals were promoted to vice presidential posts, and other CU personnel in the news.

Why compliance isn’t the biggest problem credit unions face and people helping people is behind the next big buzzword.

Veridian names a new team leader, new directors tapped at Ent and Wright Patt and more CU professionals in the news.

The world of payments is changing, and a lot of that change results from the dedication of innovative retailers. Whether partnering with payment companies or going it alone, these brands are putting fresh ideas into practice.

Redwood CU and Charter Oak FCU boards both re-elect three and more C-suite maneuverings.

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.