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The solar industry is still developing, but Mercatus CEO Haresh Patel has suggestions for banks that want to get in on it now.

More consumers are skipping the mall and buying online instead. Many traditional retailers have already moved online to maximize their sales among customers who either don’t have access to their physical shops due to distance, or for whom shopping online is simply more convenient.

Airbnb’s recent rebranding featured personal narratives from employees and customers as well as stories that emphasized the company’s local roots. Banks can apply these lessons to their own marketing and product development, according to consultant Sam Maule.

Everyone these days is chasing Apple and Amazon.com. But are the strengths of these brands applicable to the banking industry?

Credit Union Journal has always had a strong digital presence but even I was surprised to see the growth numbers for the first half of 2014. During this period, pageviews at www.cujournal.com grew by almost 20%.

American employees continue to face financial struggles as they work to recover from the great recession.

Credit unions, too, continue to be impacted as digital channels become increasingly important to members, and traditional brick and mortar services cease to be prominent member service and member acquisition strategies.

Americans love giving and receiving gift cards, whether for their favorite restaurant, shop, or even home improvement store.

Banks can ensure that their oversight teams help to propel the whole company forward by creating a thorough governance structure and hiring overseers with experience in key business lines.

Banc of California’s proposed acquisition of 20 Banco Popular branches offers an opportunity for regulators to ensure that underserved customers and communities are not left behind in bank deals, writes Paulina Gonzalez of the California Reinvestment Coalition.