Succession planning

A research paper says the president’s constant criticisms are driving Fed policy, directly or indirectly; the huge demand by banks for cash may be the result of tougher regulations.

Scharf next month will become the fourth leader at Wells Fargo in three years. Meanwhile, Bank of New York Mellon has named Thomas P. "Todd" Gibbons as acting chief executive.

Robins Financial Credit Union honored employees for their years of dedication while other institutions promoted workers and made new hires.

Wells Fargo still having trouble finding permanent CEO; Some lenders are using the deals to keep their best customers.

Joel Slagan takes over for Carrie Wood, who resigned from the Pennsylvania-based institution.

Swindler will take over leadership at the Olympia, Wash.-based credit union in October. Longtime CEO Kevin Foster-Keddie prepares to retire next year following a transition period.

Christina Sauve will succeed Ron Ehrenreich, who founded the institution.

Ken Raymie, who previously served as the Texas-based institution's COO, was promoted to president and CEO.

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Royal Bank of Scotland promoted Alison Rose to chief executive officer, making her the first woman to run one of Britain's big four lenders.