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A combination of mutual and clashing interests has driven many players — big banks, community banks, credit unions and fintechs — to offer high-interest, digital-only savings and checking.

The ‘Unsinkable Cathy Bessant’; Thasunda Duckett’s rising star takes center stage; the challenges facing Wells Fargo chief Charles Scharf; Fannie, Freddie to retain $45B in capital; and more from this week’s most-read stories.

After the St. Louis Blues won the 2019 NHL championship, credit unions in the city welcomed the historic trophy for a visit, while CUs across the nation made other efforts to showcase their community involvement.

Readers react to a regulator's promise to reduce regulation that hinders innovation, Sen. Elizabeth Warren's plan to impose heavier taxes on lobbying groups, Freddie Mac's exploration into AI and more.

American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance gathered at the Gitano Jungle Room in New York on Wednesday for an evening of cocktails and conversation.

Riverview Credit Union in Ohio added three to its lending team while other institutions made new hires and promotions.

Recent reports that counterfeit card fraud is markedly down in the U.S. since the introduction of EMV chip cards in 2015 is fantastic news, except for retailers that also sell goods sells online. In that case fraud has merely moved from an in-store payment attempt to a card not present (CNP) one. For e-commerce only stores the rise in payments fraud attempts has been a deluge.

A group of credit union employees and volunteers recently completed a National Credit Union Foundation training while other institutions snagged new talent.

Ascentra Credit Union Foundation awarded $100,000 to Junior Achievement for financial literacy while other institutions donated money for a variety of causes.

Cathy Bessant, BofA’s chief operations officer, is the Most Powerful Woman in Banking; 6 standout fintechs at Finovate 2019; the Citi CEO says gender pay gap is ‘a challenge we need to tackle together’; and more from this week’s most-read stories.

In the payments world, Scharf is best known as the CEO of Visa Inc. from 2012 to 2016, where his strategies for faster payments, fintech partnerships and other key issues may shed light on what he has planned when he becomes CEO of Wells Fargo.

NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood congratulated Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union on reaching a milestone while PSECU raised money through a volleyball tournament.

A look at how some of the nation's largest credit unions are taking steps to recruit and retain top talent.

Readers sound off on climate change, the Federal Reserve's incoming real-time payments system, efforts for gender pay equity and more.

Robins Financial Credit Union honored employees for their years of dedication while other institutions promoted workers and made new hires.

Here's a look at the perks and benefits some credit unions on the higher end of the asset spectrum provide for their employees.

Credit union priorities could take a back seat as Congress scrambles to pass a spending package to avoid a government shutdown. Here's a look at some of the proposals that could move forward.

From time off for volunteering to holiday bonuses, "crazy sock day" and more, here's a look at some of the best of the best in the mid-size asset class.

Industry groups are calling on the consumer bureau to eliminate the debt-to-income limit for “qualified mortgages” and provide a short-term extension of special treatment for Fannie- and Freddie-backed loans.

Who says bigger is better? Here's a look at how credit unions on the smaller end of the asset spectrum are keeping employees engaged and on the job.