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The outspoken Jamie Dimon chides JPMorgan Chase's shareholders after proxy advisers question his power and pay, U.S. Bancorp's Richard Davis compares banks to pimply teens, and more quotes on hot topics from across the banking industry.
June 25 -
Enterprise risk management is an area banks are trying to master, and the appointment of a chief risk officer to oversee this effort has become common, even among community banks. We asked CROs and other experts for their perspectives on this evolving role, the skills needed to do the job well and their biggest worries.
June 25 -
We polled a number of prominent women in banking to ask who they believed should replace Alexander Hamilton as the face of the $10 bill. Here are some of their suggestions.
June 24 -
Ascend FCU sponsors new amphitheater and other CU contributions to their communities.
June 24 -
As financial technology transforms the banking industry, experts are placing bets on the banks and startups most likely to thrive in the digital future. Here are seven top contenders, according to insiders from both sides of the divide at last week's Next Bank USA conference in New York.
June 23 -
Chrome hires business banking expert and other new hires, promotions and awards.
June 23 -
Catholic FCU earns recognition, Hanscom supports military and more community news.
June 22 -
John Poelker recently stepped down from CertusHoldings in Greenville, S.C., but in less than a year on the job he broke up a $1.7 billion-asset company that had lost roughly $170 million from 2012 to 2014 amid investor claims of mismanagement and excessive spending by his predecessors. Here's a look at how he did it.
June 22 -
As NCUA re-examines its field of membership statutes, Credit Union Journal turns to the states to see how the federal charter stacks up against those of the states.The data used to compile this report is from the 2014 Profile of State Credit Union Regulatory Agencies published by National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, unless otherwise noted.
June 19 -
Mobile card acceptance devices have changed a lot in recent years. They are now much more complex than the simple plug-in card readers many are familiar with. And their evolution is far from over.
June 19 -
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.
June 19 -
A recent report from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods identified several "challenger banks" that are poised to take market share from the industry's biggest institutions by using niche-focused business models. Here is a sample of the banks singled out by KBW's analysts.
June 18 -
Central Macomb Community receives awards, the National CU Foundation announces changes and more.
June 18 -
Whether you're in the mood to read about the checkered history of the Vatican Bank or how Bitcoin's colorful cast of characters endeavor to shape the future of money, there's a book to suit every taste in this year's recommended reading list. Here's what American Banker's readers, staff and BankThink contributors are taking to the beach this summer.
June 17 -
From chief lending officer and chief financial officer to chief operating officer and chief risk officer, see who got promoted.
June 16 -
A new report from NCUA finds that while loan growth went up during the first three months of 2015, credit union membership fell in 23 states. Here's a closer look and a state-by-state analysis of the data.
June 15 -
It's not just banks that feel the heat when they behave badly, credit unions are under increased regulatory scrutiny as U.S. and foreign banking companies have gotten hit with billions of dollars in fines and settlements so far this year. From tax fraud to processing transactions for groups suspected of terrorism, we catch you up if you've lost track.
June 12 -
American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week, from the qualities we should look for in the next sheriff of Wall Street to overdraft fee regulation. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and from our social media platforms.
June 12 -
Apple is doing a lot more with its mobile wallet, with a focus on making Apple Pay a more palatable option for retailers. The company is also making moves to beef up the features visible to consumers and expand to new regions.
June 11 -
Banks have agreed to dole out billions of dollars in fines and settlements this year, on everything from rigging foreign-currency markets to processing transactions for groups suspected of terrorism. We catch you up if you've lost track.
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