Eric Blankenstein, who resigned from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in May after the discovery of his racially charged writings, was named acting executive vice president of Ginnie Mae.

The regulator’s inaugural event on equity and inclusion highlighted the personal and professional but also veered into addressing hurdles credit unions face regarding this issue.

Margaret Hunnicutt, the institution's current former CFO and currenet CEO, will retire in January and be succeeded by the credit union's current chief financial officer.

Credit unions recently made new hires and promoted employees in areas such as human resources, finance and membership development.

Clear communication is critical when banks undergo a leadership or operational change.

While layoffs at big banks get the headlines, small and midsize lenders are also trimming payrolls in response to lower rates and fears that a recession is getting closer.

There are several steps bankers can take to help create an environment that supports women in tech, an area historically dominated by men.

By understanding how bias becomes embedded in how we lead, recruit and advance others, we can change patterns and create inclusive organizations, says Wnet's Lisl Dutterer.

Trade groups from several different states honored industry leaders while many individual institutions have announced recent personnel moves.