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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.

Revamping is in the air as credit unions across the country share their latest news.

From adopting military families and opening new branches to matching donations and collecting toys, a look at the good things CUs are doing in their communities.

Lending by the country's four largest banks to small businesses tumbled during the crisis and had not recovered by 2013, according to data compiled by Rebel Cole of DePaul University. The banks cite dormant demand for such loans and regulatory pressures that have discouraged risk taking. Bankers say an upswing in business confidence bodes well for lending in 2015, but Cole and other academics say available data suggests access to credit remains tight. A look at each of these banks' small-business lending activities follows, including data Cole aggregated from Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and Community Reinvestment Act filings.

Apple isn't the only device maker with its own mobile wallet. Though Samsung hasn't launched anything like Apple Pay, every year Samsung has added new technology to its smartphones and wearables to piece together the elements of a true mobile wallet.

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.

From earnings reports and special partnerships to new legislation and better branding, all in one handy wrap-up of the latest industry news.

Apple's mobile wallet has been out for just four months, and already it has shaken up the way mobile payments operate at the point of sale. It has faced pushback from some merchants and banks, but it has also popularized new forms of security and other payment technology.

Websites are the old dog compared with mobile, but www.yourbank.com still has some life left in it in some eyes. Here is a sampling of Web features lauded in a recent survey of 16 banks' sites.

CUs announce retirements, promotions, new hires and more.

From regulatory settlements to data breaches, bankers need to handle negative press with finesse and care. Here are several ways executives can effectively communicate with stakeholders and restore investor and customer confidence.

Apple's mobile wallet has been out for just four months, and already it has shaken up the way mobile payments operate at the point of sale. It has faced pushback from some merchants and banks, but it has also popularized new forms of security and other payment technology.

CUs host special events, from 'Ladies' Nite' to coffee talk, to ribbon cuttings and big donations.

Amazon.com is a savvy and influential company in the e-commerce world, but its efforts in payments have been less consistent. It has significantly changed the way people redeem rewards and shop on third-party sites, but it has proven less successful in person-to-person payments and the mobile point of sale.

OCCU celebrates its 90,000th member, while other CUs mark the millionth dollar given to charity, new branch openings and other events in 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.

Banks stayed away from construction lending for years after it collapsed and contributed to the financial crisis. But low interest rates and other factors have gotten some developments off the ground, leading to construction lending's comeback.

At cujournal.com, you can do more than just read about the news — you can have your say about it, too. Leave your comments on specific articles online. Read on to see what your colleagues are saying everything from mergers and risk-based capital to payday lending and Super Bowl Sunday.

Apple's mobile wallet has been out for just four months, and already it has shaken up the way mobile payments operate at the point of sale. It has faced pushback from some merchants and banks, but it has also popularized new forms of security and other payment technology.

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 and the blogosphere.