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The nation's Federal Reserve Banks have kicked off a multi-year process aimed at speeding up our often painfully slow payment system. Earlier this month, a Fed task force on the issue elected a steering committee that will play a key role in defining a path forward. The 19 members on the steering committee represent various parts of the payments ecosystem, including banking giants, corporations like Walmart that are large users of the payment system, and payment innovators like Dwolla and Ripple Labs. Here's a look at 13 of them.

Jeanne D'Arc sponsors youth football and more ways credit unions are getting involved in their communities.

Two CUs tap new CEOs, ANECA CEO wins scholarship, and other CU people in the news.

Loading up on tunes for that last summer road trip? Here are some pop, rock, country & western, folk and jazz songs that mention banking or bankers in the title or lyrics. (Trigger warning: some of these ditties are satirical, some are angry, and some are downright weird.)

Nusenda CU earns nod for healthy employees, Texas Trust named Community Partner of the Year and more community news.

Protecting payment card data is a never-ending struggle, and the fraudsters are only getting more creative. So far this year several incidents and studies have demonstrated the evolving nature of cybercrime.

Credit union executives and stakeholders sound off on everything from NCUA wanting oversight of third-party vendors, auto loan growth, differentiation and more.

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 from our social media platforms.

Ofelia Valdez-Yeager is first woman to lead California CU's Board, Golden 1 hires new CFO, two VPs and more.

President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act five years ago this month, but the battle over the law's impact and legacy goes on. Several top lawmakers spoke to American Banker about how their views have evolved since the law's passage. Here are some highlights from those conversations.

South Jersey taps new CFO, TDECU names chief risk officer and more CU executives on the move.

Checking balances or statements and viewing transactions are the most widely used features, a new study finds.

Five years after the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law by President Obama, it remains as controversial as when it was enacted. While partisans may debate whether the changes are good or bad, there is no doubt they’ve had a sizable impact. Following are the biggest ways the system has changed.

Some familiar-albeit unusual dignitaries-join 121 Financial's ribbon cutting and more news about credit unions in their communities.

Major tech companies are building payment capabilities into their mobile apps, social networks and other offerings. These projects coincide with a rise in mobile commerce, potentially creating a new standard for how consumers shop.

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 from our social media platforms.

Georgia United creates 'chief people officer,' Pen Air FCU snags CUNA award and more.

A look at some highlights from this week's meeting and greeting in the Mile High City.

From Beijing to Paris to Dublin, peer-to-peer lending is blossoming. A quick look at the industry in various parts of the globe.

Veridian CU announces new CFO, Langley FCU elects two to its board and more.