On Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

Customer outreach is far from the actual core function of bank marketers: producing bottom-line results.

Art gallery openings, donations to community organizations and other ways CUs are giving back.

Critics of Dodd-Frank argue that post-crisis regulations put a damper on lending. But loan growth at regional and community banks has "actually been very strong," says Joo-Yung Lee, head of North American financial institutions at Fitch Ratings.

Regulators ought to make it easier for smaller institutions to merge, the CEO of the country's largest said Tuesday.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands

Melanie Dressel was one of the most highly respected bank CEOs in the business. She was also an all-around exceptional person.

Credit unions large and small (and all sizes in between) are giving back in a big way.

Keeping youngsters off of drugs, big winners in the coloring contest and other ways credit unions are reaching out and making a difference in the communities they serve.

Fearful banks hesitate on core conversions they need. But what's more risky? Keeping legacy technology? Or finally replacing it?

Attendees at an American Bankers Association conference believe a massive overhaul of banking regulations is unlikely.

In addition to transforming Columbia Banking System and navigating it through the financial crisis, Dressel was an industry leader.

CUs celebrate the music of Harry Potter, real estate lending landmarks, and the credit union difference.

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 our social media platforms.

RI’s State Treasurer will open deposit accounts with local CUs and banks.

School spirit, creative fundraisers and modernized branches are all part of the latest round-up of credit union community news.

Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings in San Diego will keep more of its small-business loans on its balance sheet in response to rapidly changing economic and political conditions.

Helping the troops, donating to schools, providing assistance for life-saving research and much more.

Rather than roll back provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that have strengthened financial stability, policymakers should focus regulatory reform on tailoring rules for community banks.