Data Sets

The 2016 presidential race is shaping up to be the most expensive ever held. Following are the top financial-services donors, including employees, their immediate family members, and political action committee contributions, to each major presidential candidate (sorry Jim Gilmore). Data as of Sept. 30, 2015, all data based on Federal Election Commission filings compiled and analyzed by the Center for Responsive Politics.

As more state leagues take a stand on whether to support CUNA/League interdependence or CUs being able to choose to belong to just one or the other, credit union leaders at the California and Nevada CU League's annual meeting add their voices to the debate.

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.

With Visa Inc. set to merge with Visa Europe, the U.S. company stands to benefit from the experience its London-based counterpart has in mobile and digital payments. It could also supercharge these projects with added resources.

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

As oil and gas prices keep sliding, banks with large energy loan books are doing what they can to manage ever-increasing risk. It's not just about reducing exposure; many are also working closely with oil, gas and other energy clients to help them raise capital or boost cash flow. Here's a sampling what bankers said on third-quarter earnings calls about the state of their energy books and what, in some cases, they are doing to prevent clients from defaulting on their loans.

Just as the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues' annual meeting was kicking off on the West Coast, the New York Credit Union Association announced it is calling on the CUNA Board to reconsider a task force's recommendation that the dual CUNA/League membership requirement be eliminated, making it one of the hottest topics on tap at CCUL/NCUL meeting in Palm Desert, Calif.

Board chair to serve on mayoral transition team, former police chief named to supervisory committee and other CU pros and volunteers make headlines.

Defense credit union participates in international festival and other credit unions in the news.

Apple Pay hasn't gone too far with consumers in its first year, but it has nevertheless established a solid footing with merchants, banks and two generations of its own handsets. And Apple has many powerful rivals that are eager to surpass it.

Casual Fridays don't exist for bank chief executives. But as comfortable as they all are in a suit, some know how to wear one better than others. For every superbly dressed Michael Corbat or Jamie Dimon out there, there's a sartorially challenged CEO wearing an ill-fitting suit or black shoes with a brown belt. With the help of stylists from the personal shopping site Savile Row Society, we present some of the best-dressed CEOs from the country's largest banking companies.

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.

Promotions announced at Security Service FCU and other credit union professionals in the news.

Apple Pay debuted last year as an enabler for many banks that were itching to get involved with mobile payments. But a few banks were able to leap ahead of Apple Pay with their own technology.

A Naveo CU executive recognized as a hero and other credit union professionals in the news.

Bank executives were pressed during third-quarter calls to share their views on whether to pursue acquisitions now that regulators have approved deals involving BB&T, Royal Bank of Canada and M&T Bank. Here's what many of them had to say.

Apple Pay debuted last year as an enabler for many banks that were itching to get involved with mobile payments. But a few banks were able to leap ahead of Apple Pay with their own technology.

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.

Third-quarter results have been decidedly mixed: while the largest banks have been knocked off balance by volatile markets, many regionals have charged forward.

America First exec recognized by the Air Force and more honors and appointments.