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The most notable quotes from American Banker stories of the previous week. Readers are encouraged to add their own observations in the Comments fields at the bottom of each slide.

Policymakers came back from the Easter recess loaded for bear, as President Obama released his budget and Senate Democrats dug into the independent foreclosure reviews. Here are the six stories in regulation and reform that you shouldn't have missed last week.

A selection of images featuring credit unions’ efforts in their communities.

The 25th Card Forum & Expo brought hundreds of payments professionals together in Boca Raton, Fla. to share strategies and ideas. Here's a recap of some of the most talked about subjects from the event.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.

A selection of images featuring credit unions’ efforts in their communities.

Investors pay attention to banks' dealing with relatives of executives and directors. Many of those details are highlighted in annual proxy statements. Here are some high-profile examples.

The most notable quotes from American Banker stories of the previous week. Readers are encouraged to add their own observations in the Comments fields at the bottom of each slide.

The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile run was Sunday. Sponsored by the nation's credit unions, the race benefits Children's Miracle Network, raising more than $480,000 for the charity. Since CUs took over sponsorship of the race, the event, which includes a number of special activities throughout race weekend, has raised more than $6 million for CMN.

Executives at these banks will be braced for interrogation by investors, analysts and community activists this spring, when the seasons for annual meetings and conference calls on first-quarter results collide.

The United States has long resisted adopting the EMV smart-card standard to replace magnetic-stripe credit and debit cards. But the card networks report success in the years-long push to modernize plastic payments.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.

The most notable quotes from American Banker stories of the previous week. Readers are encouraged to add their own observations in the Comments fields at the bottom of each slide.

Washington's public policy battles continue to dominate the spotlight, but important skirmishes are also playing out in state capitals. Here's a look at important banking-related bills that have been introduced in state legislatures this year, including some that have already been passed or defeated.

A selection of images featuring credit unions’ efforts in their communities.

In a few short years, Starbucks became one of the most noteworthy companies in mobile payments. These 11 decisions are the key ingredients in its strategy.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.

Never before have Washington's bitter bipartisan battles created a more contentious environment for would-be financial regulators who make their way up Capitol Hill seeking Senate approval. That's the popular notion, anyway. In truth, the Congressional approval process has long been fraught for financial regulators, as the following examples illustrate.