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A lot happened in 2015 to advance digital security, but a lot also happened to challenge the status quo and force merchants and financial institutions to rethink their strategies. Here are some of the key changes that took place in the past year.

Some are on the hot seat. Others are replacing legends or overseeing make-or-break initiatives — from big mergers to product expansions to tech overhauls. These are the bankers to keep an eye on in the new 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.

A lot happened in 2015 to advance digital security, but a lot also happened to challenge the status quo and force merchants and banks to rethink their strategies. Here are some of the key changes that took place in the past year.

More C-Level executives named and other new hires and promotions at credit unions across the country.

Indications of fraud ebbed when refinancing was more prevalent, but now that home purchases are picking up, misrepresentations could increase, too.

Golden 1 welcomes three to the C suite and more new hires, promotions and appointments.

NCUA Board Member J. Mark McWatters marches in the Pulaski Day Parade and other credit union news.

Credit unions have a lot of work to do to modernize branches and keep their technology on par with other businesses' digital tools.

Banks have a lot of work to do to modernize branches and keep their technology on par with other businesses' digital tools. Here are some ideas worth borrowing from retailers, restaurants and consumer electronics makers if banks haven't adopted them already, says appointment-software firm Financial Management Solutions.

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.

The mobile wallet is still a niche product, but many companies worldwide made big strides in bringing secure payments to handheld devices. Some of the most groundbreaking changes happened just in the past year.

A quick look at who’s climbing the credit union ladder.

Winners of Credit Union Journal’s annual awards offer insights into innovative programs that have made a real difference at their credit unions—and the best part: they’re all things you can adapt at your CU, too.

M&A has taken off in 2015, especially in five states that account for more than a fifth of all activity. Here are the states with the most sellers, based on data compiled by KBW through Nov. 30.

Amazon.com is big enough to try things that other retailers would find too risky. Over the years it has developed many groundbreaking payment technologies and revolutionized e-commerce, but not all of its ideas have done well.

No two mortgage servicing rights portfolios look the same, and buyers have strong opinions about the kinds of deals they want to do. Here are some factors that can swing MSR transaction values, according to Matt Maurer, managing director at MountainView Capital Holdings.

Dick Ensweiler, Mendell Thompson gain recognition and more executives in the news.

As shopping goes digital, so does fraud. The rise in technology at shoppers' fingertips provides many new channels for scammers to exploit, often leaving credit unions and banks holding the bag.

As shopping goes digital, so does fraud. The rise in technology at shoppers' fingertips provides many new channels for scammers to exploit, often leaving banks holding the bag.