The Southeastern regional bank said Thursday that it had hired Lee Byrd to a new role dedicated to protecting customers and the company itself from fraud.

Credit unions have announced new hires and promotions in a range of areas, including employees involved in commercial real estate, collections and market data analytics.

Pinnacle Bank chief Terry Turner never lacks specifics. He wants to expand inside a triangular zone that connects three Southern and mid-Atlantic cities, aims to enter five particular markets, and speaks bluntly about his plans for hiring alums of BB&T and SunTrust.

The credit union industry has announced a number of moves, including a state league naming a new board and welcoming members to its hall of fame.

The collaboration will include establishing an i3 presence at CU Direct's Irvine, Calif., campus.

Kathryn Davis will take over later this month following the retirement of CEO Hank Barrett.

The move comes on the heels of an earlier tech acquisition by the Livonia, Mich.-based CUSO.

Credit unions announced a variety of personnel moves and recognition for others, including one employee who helped a member needing medical attention.

The National Credit Union Administration is aiming to clarify guidelines around incentive compensation, which could help the industry better attract top talent.

Changing demographics and cultural trends are making bank CEOs think beyond profitability and toward addressing what they stand for.