A strong economy, an abundance of small businesses and a shakeout from industry consolidation are making the area between Los Angeles and San Diego appealing to bank organizers.

Customers and employees of Opus Bank and Banc of California could bolt to several other Southern California banks amid downsizing, scandal and credit quality issues.

Commerce Union had been focused on expanding around Nashville, Tenn., until a lender based 120 miles away was available to hire.

New recruitment center aims to fuel research around attracting and retaining top talent in the credit union movement.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

Banking loses a pioneering female CEO in Melanie Dressel; B of A’s Michelle Moore says mobile is used by most of its customers; Uber is the Tailhook of the new era, and more.

Greylock and Carolina Trust each promote two officers and more new hires, appointments and special recognition.

Columbia Banking's CEO, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, was a thoughtful and tenacious leader who leaves a legacy of turning a small Washington bank into a regional power in the Pacific Northwest.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

Alex Acosta played an instrumental role helping the bank raise capital and emerge from a 2011 regulatory order.

Greylock adds community development team and more new hires, promotions and awards at CUs across the country.

Bank of America's Michelle Moore explains the role of design in the bank’s app's success; SoFi's Joanne Bradford claims money isn't the most important thing in taking a new job; TSB's Helen Rise urges women to be bolder.

Columbia Credit Union promotes three to the C level and other new hires, promotions, honors and awards.

More than one-third of U.S. workers have dated colleagues, but how should credit unions handle office romances – both those that are successful as well as those that go sour?

One of the root problems of investing disparities is lack of diversity among those who make investment decisions. Here’s how to change the dynamic.

Elizabeth Warren getting shushed on the Senate floor gives her a much bigger (and wildly enthusiastic) audience for her message; ETFs set an example in female leadership for all of financial services; and more.

The ‘think and do tank’ taps a new managing director of innovation, Orange County’s CU promotes four execs and more credit union advocates in the news.

Quickly keeping customers informed about an attack is among the principles banks must adopt to mitigate the fallout.

Dorothy Savarese and Rebeca Romero Rainey now chair two important trade groups … Mary Lynn Lenz, Patti Husic and Terry Jorde weigh in; Barclays CEO Jes Staley talks hiring diverse leaders and how to keep them; and more.

CoastHills chairman earns military honor and other awards, promotions and new hires at credit unions across the country.