Institutions large and small are either creating new positions or elevating existing diversity heads to C-suite roles. Will the moves help banks improve equality within their ranks and better serve their communities?

Highlighting its commitment to hiring and promoting more minorities, the company has promoted Greg Cunningham to senior executive vice president and appointed him to CEO Andy Cecere’s leadership team.

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The Minneapolis company said 75% transactions have been handled online since the pandemic hit.

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The company announced a slate of changes on Monday that includes the creation of a new position overseeing strategy for corporate and commercial banking.

The Pittsburgh-based company said the funds will be used to support community development, minority-owned businesses and charitable organizations that work to promote social justice.

Executives argue the rollouts will largely focus on new markets and work in tandem with digital banking efforts.

Lenders are cautioning not only that second-quarter provisions might exceed the spike seen earlier this year, but also that credit costs could be elevated into 2021 if the economic slowdown drags on or fears of a second coronavirus wave are borne out.

As part of its commitment, the Minneapolis company said it will provide $100 million in capital to African American owned and operated businesses and organizations.