On Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands

On Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands

Janet Yellen says our economic growth depends on closing the gender wage gap. Fidelity talks about fostering innovation and Wells Fargo improves its mobile app. Plus, a soccer story.

Citi says David Madaras sent a profane message that confirmed the name of a confidential client, but he says the messages were read out of order and misunderstood.

Credit unions announce a bevy of new leaders among the recent new hires, promotions and appointments.

A range of backgrounds provides different perspectives on problems, according to executives at the Most Influential Women in Payments panel at SourceMedia's Card Forum.

First Citizens FCU unveils new management team, League of Southeastern CUs honors lawmakers and more new hires, promotions and honors.

First Financial in Ohio says financial health tools for its clients’ employees will build more lasting commercial banking relationships.

Wells Fargo’s chief marketing officer Jamie Moldafsky shared how social media is helping the bank recover from its account-opening crisis; Maria Vullo explains her tough stance on bank crime, despite maintaining a lower profile than her predecessor.

St. Mary's Bank gets a new COO, Veridian picks up a trio of new employees and more new hires, promotions and honors.

Tim Sloan insisted Monday that the bank’s phony-accounts scandal, which has eroded its position with U.S. consumers, has not hurt its recruiting efforts.

JPMorgan Chase’s Colleen Briggs and Fiona Greig are among those working on ways to help a growing segment of consumers with wildly fluctuating incomes. Plus, the women of Wells Fargo’s board and a big promotion at Citi.

Mortgage originators earn recognition and more honors, promotions and new hires.

The decision to keep a retiring CEO on the board and as a member of senior management can be a real detriment to the new CEO, according to one credit union executive.

Elevations CU beefs up its mortgage department with a trio of key hires and more promotions, awards and appointments throughout the industry.

Student-run branches at five California high schools create a wide "ripple effect" in communities that often don't trust banks.

Carol Hayles’ departure from CIT leaves us with one less female CEO-CFO team in banking; even Supreme Court justices get manterrupted; a Google doodle celebrates a microlender; and Sen. Elizabeth Warren strikes a pose.

BECU names new CFO, First Capital makes changes to board and other promotions and new hires in the industry.

Citi has named David Chubak as head of global retail banking and mortgage for the global consumer bank, replacing Jonathan Larsen, who resigned late last year.

After 53 years of service, Gene Brody passes the gavel to EVP Anthony Grigos. Brody will continue to serve as board treasurer and chief strategy officer.