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Clear communication is critical when banks undergo a leadership or operational change.

Ralph Babb had stepped down as CEO in April. Curtis Farmer, who succeeded him as chief executive, will assume the chairman's title starting next year.

Trade groups from several different states honored industry leaders while many individual institutions have announced recent personnel moves.

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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.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren stepped up her criticism of some of the largest U.S. corporations and singled out senior-level government officials who accepted jobs at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Facebook and Walmart after working for the federal government.

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

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.

Northeast Credit Union and Naveo Credit Union both named new branch managers while other institutions promoted employees and brought additional talent on board.

The Flint, Mich.-based institution has selected an executive with expertise in fraud prevention and law to take the helm following CEO Marilyn Reno's retirement.

Credit Union of America has given some executives additional roles while other institutions have announced new hires and promotions.

Employee programs need to embrace a wide range of groups including women, minorities and the LGBTQ community.

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union named a team to oversee its Arizona operations while other institutions made their own personnel moves.

Companies are turning off prospective customers and employees with misguided approaches.

Readers react to whether the next presidential debate will discuss banking, how California's financial policies are bleeding into other blue states, suggested reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act and more.

Majority, which will launch nationwide later this quarter, will use networks of immigrants to sell a mobile phone-based account that features unlimited remittances and international calling services.

NH Federal Credit Union recognized an employee for her 30 years of service while other institutions promoted workers and hired new talent.