The Providence, Rhode Island, bank expects to finalize its purchase of 80 HSBC Bank branches on Friday and complete a systems conversion over the weekend. Its pending deal for Investors Bancorp is on track to go through early next quarter, Chief Financial Officer John Woods said.

While focused on transformation at the bank, Latini has been involved in broader challenges such as promoting women and diversity in Malaysia.

“At HSBC, we’re very committed to the transition to a global net zero economy, not just by playing our part, but by helping to lead it,” she said.

The longtime global head of liquidity and cash management will step down in the fourth quarter, HSBC announced in an internal memo. She will be replaced by Manish Kohli, Citigroup's global head of payments and receivables.

HSBC Holdings’ streamlining drive has reached its top executives, with the bank promising to shake up a “hierarchical culture.”

HSBC Holdings is set to announce the sale of its French retail unit to the private equity firm Cerberus, putting an end to a lengthy sale process that began more than 18 months ago.

Will McLane is expected to help the London-based bank develop strategic initiatives, look for acquisition opportunities and form technology partnerships, a person familiar with the matter said.

The London-based banking giant announced a plan this week to exit the mass-market U.S. retail business and focus on managing the wealth of affluent globe-trotters. But other international banks will provide stiff competition.

Acquiring the U.K. bank’s East Coast branches and online-only bank is “great for our balance sheet, great for our physical footprint” and will accelerate the growth of Citizens’ own direct bank, says Chief Executive Bruce Van Saun.

The London-based banking giant is selling 90 of its branches and shuttering about three dozen more. The 20 or so branches it is retaining will be transformed into international wealth centers.