Bisys Group named a former bank brokerage executive to lead new-product  development efforts in its investment services group. 
As of April 1, Richard Baxt began reporting to Al Shemtob, president of  Bisys' plan services division. An executive vice president, Mr. Baxt will   create products for existing bank clients for the purpose of increasing   sales.     
  
Before taking his job at Little Falls, N.J.-based Bisys, Mr. Baxt worked  for First Union Corp., most recently as a senior vice president responsible   for its brokerage operations.   
Additionally, Mr. Baxt ran the branch-based investment and insurance  sales, selecting products and overseeing compliance. 
  
He reported to the president of the general banking group for First  Union's northern region, as well as the head of the bank's capital   management group.   
"I know the product side of the business very well, and now I have the  chance to bring that expertise over to Bisys," Mr. Baxt said.