Data Sets

As the largest banks get set to report their first-quarter earnings, investors and analysts will be looking for clarity on developments from the last three months. Here are the key storylines for each major bank.

KCPCU Employees brave the cold to support Special Olympics and other community news from CUs across the country.

New board members, big promotions and special recognition announced by CUs across the country.

First-quarter earnings calls will rev up in the next week. Here are some community banks that could have a lot to say about M&A, compliance and cost cutting.

Enactment of the Durbin amendment in the Dodd-Frank Act was just the start of a fight over implementing debit interchange rules. Retailers ultimately lost their legal effort to toughen the Federal Reserve's swipe fee cap, but they are now arguing that issuers offering Apple Pay service are skirting the Fed's regulation. Here's a look back at how the battle has played out.

CU Journal has always sought to be a forum for discussion of the issues that are important to credit unions, to facilitate a dialogue on the biggest trends, challenges and opportunities to face our readers. Read on to see some of your colleague' latest comments.

Europe is home to many innovative and disruptive banks, telcos and technology firms. Some of these are deploying mobile wallets that have the potential to span the entire continent.

Minnesota CU features hot cocoa and "Frozen" characters and other community news from across the country.

A trio of officers earn 'chief' titles at MCU and other personnel news from CUs across the country.

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 social media platforms.

The mortgage application and closing process is once again facing an overhaul. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will soon require lenders to provide customers with integrated disclosure forms, which aim to clarify costs associated with real estate transactions. As with any new process, the switch poses a number of challenges for lenders — and could even put business at risk during implementation. Here are five pitfalls to look out for in the process.

Retired director honored with special flag, branch gets a makeover and more news from CUs across the country.

A quick look at who's climbing the credit union ladder.

Banks have been experimenting with biometrics for decades. (Most) recent initiatives show real promise for self-identification using physical characteristics.

Rancho Vino event and other fundraisers, advocacy efforts across the nation.

As more mobile wallets come to market, security becomes a more common selling point. Some stick to tried-and-true methods like typing a PIN or password, but others are experimenting with less conventional ideas.

Summit CEO Kim Sponem earns ATHENA recognition and other personnel news from CUs across the country.

America First teams with CU Direct for Primary Children’s Hospital and other Community News.

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.

Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Wallet are among the mobile payment services vying for dominance. CCG Catalyst CEO Paul Schaus shares what credit unions and banks need to know to get a mobile game plan in place.