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Installment lending, whether it’s online or at the physical point of sale, is a market sector that has been experiencing a global boom in consumer demand for the last several years. Is this a short-term trend or are there potentially deeper-rooted factors that could make installment lending, especially online, a major source of future loans?

From a race to raise money for the foundation to sponsoring a math tournament, here are some ways credit unions are making a difference in their communities.

Readers respond to how Congress should address AI, concerns on Facebook's Libra and its logo, a report challenging card fraud prevention and more.

As the industry continues to consolidate, operating branches in states far removed from headquarters could move from the exception to the rule.

Credit unions and others in the industry have announced a number of recent promotions, new hires and other personnel news.

Credit unions from around the country are helping out by making donations and volunteering their time.

Merchant holdouts are finally warming to the likes of Apple Pay, years after the mobile wallet's launch. Competitive offerings have also flourished from mobile operating systems and phone providers.

Facebook's plans to launch its Libra cryptocurrency dominated much of the discussion at American Banker's Digital Banking conference last week, but attendees also debated what big tech company might strike next and what future digital innovations are in store.

Google explored the OCC's fintech charter, then walked away; the biggest changes in digital banking could be just ahead; 'Truist' rebrand prompts lawsuit by N.C. credit union; and more from this week's most-read stories.

Executives and directors from across the industry discussed their concerns for the industry and priorities for the next year during this year's NAFCU and CUNA annual conferences.

The Credit Union National Association’s summer conference in Orlando offered attendees insights into service, succession planning, collaboration and more.

Readers weigh in on big tech companies walking away from OCC's fintech charter, House committee wanting Facebook to halt Libra, calls to stop Congress from delaying CECL, and more.

The first full day of America's Credit Union Conference in Orlando hit on a variety of topics, including narrowing the gender gap and ongoing attacks from banks.

Facebook's Libra project didn't come from nowhere. The social network has a long history of experimenting with digital payments, and launched a separate (and ill-fated) digital currency a decade ago.

The latest new hires, promotions and appointments at credit unions and industry groups across the country.

From recognition as a pillar of the community to honors for innovative partnerships and awarding funds to young scholars, here's a look at how credit unions are giving back.

"Truist" was roundly mocked when it was unveiled as the name of the merging BB&T and SunTrust, but it’s hardly the first bank moniker to elicit a "huh?" from critics.

Hard sell ahead for BB&T-SunTrust as ‘Truist’ lands with a thud; Citizens looks to poach BB&T-SunTrust talent; what the Senate AML bill means for banks; and more from this week’s most-read stories.

Median annual membership growth stood at just 2% at the end of the first quarter, though delinquencies dropped and ROA got a boost.

Readers respond to BB&T-SunTrust's rebranding, consider the future of home equity loans, debate the number of credit unions buying up community banks and more.