Succession planning

President Xi wants faster research on blockchain, the technology behind digital currencies; low rates bring best home loan quarter in 14 years.

Steven Retzloff, the company's president, will succeed George Martinez in January.

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.

Banks have been pressured to improve diversity in leadership; Visa reports higher volume while PayPal says Venmo now contributing.

Citigroup promoted Jane Fraser to president, its second-highest post, making her a likely candidate to succeed CEO Michael Corbat and someday become the first woman to run one of the largest U.S. banks.

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.