Recruiting

Intense competition for information technology pros is forcing community banks to recruit from outside the financial industry.

Credit unions are unveiling new boards of directors and supervisory committees, along with other staffing changes.

New posts for two women executives at JPMorgan Chase spur a fresh round of speculation about the race to succeed CEO Jamie Dimon someday. And Comerica's heir apparent finally gets the call.

Most financial institutions can’t compete on pay, but there are other advantages they can offer, including agile development.

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.

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.

Paul Taylor previously served as CEO of Guaranty Bancorp in Denver, which was sold in January to Independent Bank.

Shelley Seifert had been the bank's chief operating officer.

Citigroup has hired Murli Buluswar as head of analytics and information management in its U.S. consumer banking segment. It also has promoted Tracey Warson from head of Citi Private Bank, North America, to chairman of the unit.

Luis A. Reyes Jr. takes over for the Rev. Arnold O. Pierson, who served as president since the institution opened in June 2016.

The application deadline for the popular free program is Friday, April 26.

Credit unions have elected new board members and named new branch managers while other employees were recognized for their dedication.

The bank is investing more in its digital capabilities, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Banks say easing rules on people with some criminal records will diversify the applicant pool; deal with Synchrony may be near.

Daniel J. Machon Jr., who was previously the CEO of Stonebridge Bank, has taken the helm at the West Chester, Pa.-based institution.

Executives at the Tennessee banks are using the biggest bank merger in a decade to aggressively recruit lenders and clients in Southeastern markets.