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CU CEO is appointed to the Minneapolis Fed’s Advisory Council and other credit union professionals in the news.

Several major announcements took place at 2016's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but just as much activity was happening outside of the event. These big reveals demonstrate the increasingly global and digital nature of the payments industry.

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.

Nearly 5,000 credit union advocates were in Washington this week for the Credit Union National Association’s Governmental Affairs Conference. Here’s a look at what they saw and heard in the nation’s capital.

Investor days are increasingly more revealing than overly scripted annual meetings. From retail banking growth to credit headaches, here are some data highlights and executive insights from JPMorgan Chase's 2016 presentations in New York Tuesday.

Nearly 5,000 credit union advocates are in Washington for the Credit Union National Association’s Governmental Affairs Conference this week. Keynote speakers include Lisa Bodell, Ted Koppel and a 2016 Elections Point-Counterpoint with Paul Begala and Mike Murphy. Key policymakers include CFPB Director Richard Cordray, NCUA board members Debbie Matz, J. Mark McWatters and Rick Metsger as well several U.S. senators and representatives.

The terms "peer-to-peer" and "marketplace" lending are often used interchangeably to define all manner of loans made through the Internet. The reality, though, is that aside from lacking storefronts, the many firms now operating in this arena have little in common with one another. Here's a guide to help tell them apart.

Recent comments filed on cujournal.com discuss issues related to late call reports, the examination cycle, strategic defaulters and just how “voluntary” the FFIEC’s cyberrisk tool will really be.

Credit Union Journal asked credit union advocates what they would like to say to the men and women running for the White House.

CU Journal asked the state leagues: How does a presidential election year change your political strategy, and does your league get involved in the presidential election (i.e. endorsements, contributions to presidential candidates)? Or do you remain focused on Congressional and local campaigns?

As the spread of mobile technology continues to erase borders, more companies are teaming up to bring their offerings to audiences they would have been unable to serve just 10 years ago. Many of these companies already had global reach, but needed the technology or local expertise of a partner from overseas.

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.

Credit unions that undergo conservatorship face a variety of destinies. Consider the fate of credit unions that were conserved five years ago. In 2011, according to NCUA, nine credit unions were placed into conservatorship. Of those nine, eight were eventually liquidated (often due to fraud) and one remains in conservatorship almost five years later. Here is a brief review of what became of them.

Whitefish Credit Union business lending office announces four moves, Pennsylvania CU Foundation board news and more.

Banks are generally selling for less than they did before the financial crisis. Yet there have been select instances in which buyers have been willing to pay significant premiums to sellers' tangible book values. Here are the highest premiums since January 2015 for deals valued at $100 million or more.

The Super Bowl is over, but don’t despair—Credit Union Journal chatted with the world’s largest credit union about the results of its football ad campaign.

Much of the growth in wearable technology is happening without an eye to enabling payments. This is prompting many companies to find a way to add payment capabilities to wearables without forcing users to buy an entirely new device.

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 female executives earn recognition, a state legislator is honored and other CU professionals in the news.

One CEO tapped to serve on board another earns accolades from regional media.