Career moves

Women executives headlined a number of key moves in the banking industry as summer wound down.

The move adds heft to the blockchain-based Interbank Information Network; many of those terminated in the phony accounts scandal say they’ve been blacklisted.

Rob Picard is replacing Sue Cross, the Hampden, Maine-based credit union's long-term CEO who is retiring.

The credit card issuer has hired John T. Greene, a former pharmaceutical industry executive, to succeed Mark Graf, who announced his retirement over the summer.

The bank is adding senior tech executives from Amazon and Verizon as partners; bank allegedly inflated prices and overcharged investors for mortgage bonds.

The creator of the Zelle precursor clearXchange is heading a company building a blockchain-based international payment technology for banks.

Jay Gostonczik will head the Minnesota-based institution when Richard Nesvold retires during the first quarter of 2020.

The fifth-generation banker, who has already been serving as a central bank governor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 60-31 vote.

Corporate Central Credit Union and South Carolina Federal Credit Union made changes to their marketing teams while other institutions announced personnel changes.

Lenders considering other factors for those with bad or no credit history; the bank plans to sell its French retail unit.

Credit unions have recently promoted and hired new employees in areas such as retail management, business lending and marketing.

Mnuchin hopes to strike a deal soon to recapitalize the two mortgage giants, a prelude to privatization; the bank’s focus on mid-tier corporations is starting to bear fruit.

Some in the credit union industry were recognized for their dedication while others took on new jobs or were promoted to new challenges.

The co-head of the bank’s securities division, 55, was once seen as a possible CEO; the institutions are gobbling up small banks at a record pace, prompting pushback from banks.

Credit unions announced new regional and branch managers in addition to hires in the loan origination department.

Brad Dinsmore, who will also serve as the California company's president, once was in charge of several key lines at SunTrust, including consumer banking and private wealth management.

Malia Lazu, a former community organizer, is overseeing a cultural shift at the Boston company that includes a new program designed to make more loans to minorities.

Two credit unions have hired new employees to oversee branches while senior investment representatives from a CUSO were recently honored.

Credit unions across the country have announced a number of personnel changes including a new chief lending officer, director of marketing and more.

An economic downturn is likely to force industry consolidation; the legit firms only offer borrowers things they can get for free, while others are scams.