The Massachusetts bank has offered wealth management services in the state for several years.

The changes affected Dean Athanasia, Thong Nguyen, Katy Knox and Andy Sieg. The company also gave more responsibility to Chief Administrative Officer Andrea Smith.

Through a new partnership with the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, the trade group will help provide training, videos and classes to the spouses of service members.

The core function of the Federal Home Loan Bank System — advances to member institutions — plummeted 20% last year to $350 billion, its lowest level in 15 years. That erosion of purpose is emboldening critics, who say the Home Loan banks need to change or face irrelevance.

The agency is conducting its first price review for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac products since 2015 to make sure they are generating viable returns. The acting director said that is just one of many questions that must be answered before the enterprises can be privatized.

Home prices have increased at their fastest rate since the mid-2000s housing boom and driven skyrocketing inflation. Fed Gov. Christopher Waller says lenders are better prepared for a shock than in 2007 but still need to be monitored — especially nonbank lenders.

It's unclear what will happen when the Fed starts cutting interest rates, but community banks will be there to support their customers no matter what the economy looks like.

Citing "moral hazard" as the reason for denying full federal deposit insurance betrays a completely unrealistic belief in the ability of everyday depositors to gauge a bank's strength.

Bringing in new talent is an essential part of building a business that endures. So, why are so many managers content to tolerate a hiring process that drives talented individuals away?