Succession planning

Bank of New York Mellon’s quick decision to elevate the longtime executive to succeed Charles Scharf on an interim basis was well received. Will the board keep him, or search for an outsider for the long term?

Ernest Pinner, who co-founded the Florida company in 1999, will become non-executive chairman in January.

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.

The California company said it has no timeline for Russell Colombo's expected retirement.

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union held its board election while other organizations announced promotions and awards.

Marji Hughes is leading the California-based institution on a temporary basis as the board searches for its next CEO.

A successor to Janet Bantz, who has led the Indiana-based institution since 1989, has been selected but not formally announced.

An executive from Visions Federal Credit Union was recognized for her advocacy work while credit unions announced personnel changes.

After a nine-month transition period, Lyndon Matteson has been elevated from president to president and CEO following Edward Lopes' retirement.

Women executives headlined a number of key moves in the banking industry as summer wound down.

Rob Picard is replacing Sue Cross, the Hampden, Maine-based credit union's long-term CEO who is retiring.