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

While layoffs at big banks get the headlines, small and midsize lenders are also trimming payrolls in response to lower rates and fears that a recession is getting closer.

There are several steps bankers can take to help create an environment that supports women in tech, an area historically dominated by men.

By understanding how bias becomes embedded in how we lead, recruit and advance others, we can change patterns and create inclusive organizations, says Wnet's Lisl Dutterer.

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

The National Credit Union Administration is hosting an event on equality and inclusion, which will include industry leaders discussing best practices for embracing these ideals.

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Three low-income credit unions who are minority depository institutions will be mentored by three larger institutions through the program.

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.

Women should be offered tailored career development programs.

Michael DeShazo has been serving as interim leader of the San Diego-based institution since the previous CEO left in June.

It's difficult to recruit and retain talent amid low unemployment, while uncertainty about GSE and BSA reform makes planning harder, bankers said at the ABA convention.

Women need to take charge of their own networking events.

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

The company has recruited bankers from Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank and smaller firms to expand its corporate banking team that serves financial technology clients.

Division is making progress, helped by a rise in branded credit cards; about 200 bankers in agriculture and energy lending let go in recent months.

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.

Readers react to Regions Financial's plan to replace its core deposit system, a House bill meant to curb jobs moved overseas, a resurgence of consumer complaints against the credit bureaus and more.