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American Banker dug into its archives for photos of some of the most influential banking figures of the 20th century, from the regulators who managed the 1980s savings-and-loan crisis to the visionaries who created the modern megabank. Hungry for more? Check out our previous slideshow, "Blasts from America's Banking Past."

Three volunteers, three professionals earn top honors and more credit union people in the news.

U.S. banks enjoyed their ninth straight quarter of total profits exceeding $35 billion, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s first-quarter report on the industry's health. The FDIC said the growth in net income was "broad-based", spurred by a solid increase in net operating revenue, while community banks once again outpaced the industry at large. Here are some key takeaways.

Android Pay is far more than a rebranding of Google Wallet. It's a reboot of Google's approach to mobile payments, picking the best of Google Wallet and Apple Pay while shedding the ideas that distract from each product's core focus.

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.

Credit unions, leagues and community groups announce new board members.

If you think bank marketing is all, or even largely, about advertising, think again. As fewer customers make regular trips to branches, banks are relying more on their marketing departments to connect with the public. We asked bank marketing executives around the country to talk about the challenges they face and how their roles have evolved. Here are some of their responses.

New Dimensions CU honors police officers, New England FCU donates over $27,000 to local children's hospital and more news from credit unions across the nation.

We asked bank chief financial officers what advice they would give their younger selves. Here is what they wish they'd known when they started their careers.

Credit Union of New Jersey makes changes to its Board, Ent FCU names some new EVPs and more.

A look at recent retirements, appointments and new hires at Kellogg Community, First Capital FCU 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.

Security Service is shovel ready on its new corporate campus, State Employees helps students apply for financial aid and more community news.

Mobile wallet makers are not content to stay in their own backyards. Many prominent names in mobile payments are increasingly active on foreign soil.

Mobile devices have the potential to improve security through the use of tokenization, biometrics and account controls. But some companies have encountered recurring issues with the transition to mobile payments, and others may overlook beneficial security technologies to reduce friction.

CoastHills CU names three to new positions, CO-OP Financial Services elects three to Board and more.

Former congressman Barney Frank on the absolute power Sen. Elizabeth Warren wields over public policy, the surprising reason one analyst thinks Douglas Flint needs to remain in charge of HSBC, and more quotes on hot topics from across the banking industry.

Ent FCU focuses on electronics recycling, First City CU teams up with a children's hospital and more community news.

Mobile wallet makers are not content to stay in their own backyards. Many prominent names in mobile payments are increasingly active on foreign soil.

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.