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Bank dealmakers in recent days have offered 180-degree different views of the European debt crisis and the economic slowdown in the U.S. Some see buying opportunities, and others find nothing worth the risk. Some are standing pat, while others say it is time to act.

The U.S. has long resisted chip cards, which use the EMV standard to improve security over magnetic stripes. But over the past year, the country's resistance has chipped away.

In 1986, for our 150th anniversary issue, American Banker asked dozens of bank bosses to predict what the banking industry would look like in 2011. Following are some of the responses.

These women — some newcomers, and some familiar faces in new roles — are on the rise and well positioned to shape the industry for years to come.

Whether they work in insurance, on Wall Street, or at credit card companies, these women are all making a mark on the industry.

Industry and government officials gathered Sept. 19-20 for American Banker's first Regulatory Symposium in Washington D.C. The conference featured an all-start line-up of top regulators, lawmakers and bankers. Following are some of the best moments from several participants.

How bad is the Euro-banking crisis? Not nearly as bad as things were in late 2008 and early 2009, according to financial indicators. However, signs of trouble are mounting as the Eurozone crisis drags. U.S. banks have suffered less than Continental counterparts, but signs of stress are mounting at home as well.

New York bankers have indelible memories where they were and what they were doing during the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Whether working in a high rise down the street from the World Trade Center or attending a convention in the Rockies, each remembers how events of that day have shaped his life and world. Following are some of their reflections.