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Central Macomb Community receives awards, the National CU Foundation announces changes and more.

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.

From chief lending officer and chief financial officer to chief operating officer and chief risk officer, see who got promoted.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elevations CU promotes two, Nebraska CU League gets new chairman, and more.

The "Digital Bankers of the Year" for 2015 selected by Bank Technology News are innovators pushing their organizations to better serve customers. Their high-tech efforts range from reaching the underbanked in Africa to helping prospective homebuyers look beyond the "for sale" sign through a mobile app.

Foreclosures might seem like yesterday's news, but banks are still busy with the cleanup phase of the housing crisis. The situation is producing some herky-jerky housing statistics, and prompting calls for more reforms in states like New York still suffering from stalled dockets and blight.

The Motor City's heyday as a financial center has long since passed, though echoes of Detroit's fiscal prominence remain in the shape of its skyline. And there is hope for revival as Ally Financial and Fifth Third make major moves downtown. Here is a look at the city's financial powerhouses over the years.

Charter Oak's corporate security head recognized, Campus FCU hires business portfolio manager and more new hires and promotions at CUs across the country.

Seminar targets retirees, and more community news from CUs across the country.

The traditional cash register is making way for new technology based on tablets, smartphones and other, sleeker devices. These products open up a range of new capabilities for the retailer and the consumer.

St. Anne's supports Autism Speaks and other ways credit unions enhance their communities.

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.

The latest promotions, new hires and appointments from Tropical, Landmark, New Orleans Firemen's and more.

Bank marketing was once largely a function of architecture. More than anything else, customers were looking for safety and solidity and banks sought to convey those concepts through their buildings. Today, with branch traffic steadily declining, bank marketing is reinventing itself as chief marketing officers — a relatively new title in the industry — face unprecedented challenges and opportunities.

Featuring the good works credit unions are doing in their communities.