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The bank is scaling back how it distributes research to clients, part of a push to simplify operations and lower headcount, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Mississippi company said Duane Dewey, the president of its bank, will succeed Gerard Host as CEO in January.

Rick Wardlaw at Bank Independent in Alabama gets results by adhering to the servant-leadership model.

Rob Holmes, who will join the Dallas company in January, has been the global head of corporate client banking and specialized industries at JPMorgan Chase.

Craig Dahl said working seven-day weeks to shepherd the integration with Chemical and then the combined company’s coronavirus response led to his abrupt retirement.

The global bank, which has already closed more than 30% of its U.S. branches this year, indicated that the pandemic is prompting it to adjust its plans on the fly.

The acquisition will consolidate United's position in the St. Joseph market, where both institutions are based.

The sales are part of ConnectOne's strategy to replace traditional retail branches with banking hubs backed by technology.

The Detroit company said David Provost, former CEO of Chemical Financial, will become its CEO.

Spence’s promotion to president could signal that the Cincinnati banking company is grooming him as a potential successor to Chairman and CEO Greg Carmichael.

Wells Fargo is exploring a sale of its corporate-trust unit that could fetch more than $1 billion and is considering whether to find a buyer for its student loan portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter.

Jay Williamson will take over at the Sierra Vista, Ariz.-based institution after Brian Barkdull retires.

The deal will expand the credit union's reach into western Michigan at a time when a growing number of banks are trimming their networks.

The about-face followed a swift backlash from affected employees, who earn more than $250,000 a year, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

Ann Goldinak will take the helm of the New Jersey-based credit union when John Culp retires in December.

Lenders have spent months puzzled by the persistently low delinquencies on their credit cards. Now, they’re seizing the moment.

The Memphis company is looking to take out more costs than initially planned due to the economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Institutions that cling to outdated lending tools run the risk of being left behind by commercial clients who are barraged with opportunities to borrow faster and more conveniently.

Gail DeBoer has announced her plans to retire in early 2021 after more than three decades at the Nebraska-based institution.

While some institutions have held off on staffing up for new projects, many mission-critical positions at the executive level are still being filled. It may take until well into 2021 before normal patterns return.