Succession planning

The Columbus, Ohio-based institution will promote Jarod Bach to president once Christine Leslie steps down.

A group of credit union employees and volunteers recently completed a National Credit Union Foundation training while other institutions snagged new talent.

The transition to Stein from Hadley Robbins is the result of a multiyear succession process, the Tacoma, Wash., company said. Robbins had succeeded the late Melanie Dressel.

HSBC's shortlist for its next chief executive includes Stephen Bird, Citigroup's head of global consumer banking, and RSA Insurance Group CEO Stephen Hester, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper reported.

Bank of New York Mellon’s quick decision to elevate the longtime executive to succeed Charles Scharf on an interim basis was well received. Will the board keep him, or search for an outsider for the long term?

Ernest Pinner, who co-founded the Florida company in 1999, will become non-executive chairman in January.

A research paper says the president’s constant criticisms are driving Fed policy, directly or indirectly; the huge demand by banks for cash may be the result of tougher regulations.

Scharf next month will become the fourth leader at Wells Fargo in three years. Meanwhile, Bank of New York Mellon has named Thomas P. "Todd" Gibbons as acting chief executive.

Robins Financial Credit Union honored employees for their years of dedication while other institutions promoted workers and made new hires.

Wells Fargo still having trouble finding permanent CEO; Some lenders are using the deals to keep their best customers.