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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.

A look at some of the happenings in the Mile High City this week.

How St. Anne's Credit Union celebrated Youth Month and what other institutions are doing to help others.

CUNA gets a new chief marketing and technology officer, Consumers CU announces promotions and more.

CUNA and the World Council of Credit Unions are co-hosting the World Credit Union Conference and America's Credit Union Conference this week.

A dive into American Banker's photo vaults offers a view of the banking industry's movers and shakers at the height of their powers. Here's a look at prominent figures, from the CEOs who steered the megabank mergers of the late 1990s and the man who rescued Fannie Mae during a bout of insolvency in the early 1980s.

The PayPal of today has come a long way from the 1998 startup that enabled people to transfer funds between Palm Pilots. As the company nears its spinoff from eBay, it is continuing its acquisitive streak with some transformative purchases.

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.

Mortgage originators willing to help consumers overcome traditional financing hurdles can add more emerging segments of home buyers as clients.

The auto loan market is strong and shows no signs of slowing down, according to credit unions across the country.

A school in Georgia gets a makeover and other great things credit unions are doing in their communities.

Credit union pros and directors earn a host of awards and other CU people in the news.

From the interest rate environment to managing regulatory changes, here's what’s top of mind for chief financial officers going into the second half of the year.

At this year's EMERGE Forum in Austin, Texas, the Financial Solutions Lab — a $30 million, five-year initiative managed by the Center for Financial Services innovation with founding partner JPMorgan Chase — revealed the winners of a recent competition for apps that tackle consumers' cash flow challenges. The nine winning organizations, chosen from 298 applicants and 14 finalists, received a combined $3 million, along with mentorship, networking, peer learning and national partnership opportunities. The following is a look at their solutions to the problems of the working poor and others ill-served by traditional financial products.