Succession planning

The Tucson, Ariz.-based institution's vice chairman, Frank Trembulak, has served as interim CEO after Robert Ramirez retired earlier this year.

Oregon State Credit Union and 717 Credit Union both recently hired HR executives while other institutions made their own personnel changes.

Michael DeShazo has been serving as interim leader of the San Diego-based institution since the previous CEO left in June.

Ideal Credit Union and BayPort Credit Union both bolstered their home lending teams while other industry groups announced promotions and new hires.

President Xi wants faster research on blockchain, the technology behind digital currencies; low rates bring best home loan quarter in 14 years.

Steven Retzloff, the company's president, will succeed George Martinez in January.

Big succession moves dominated the industry headlines in the past few weeks, as women claimed key chief leadership titles.

Martin Head had served as interim leader of the Montgomery, Ala.-based institution since earlier this year.

Julie Kreinbring has been the institution's interim leader since August and previously served as chief strategy officer.

Banks have been pressured to improve diversity in leadership; Visa reports higher volume while PayPal says Venmo now contributing.