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Banks such as Texas Capital and Synovus say they're learning from anti-money-laundering failures elsewhere. They emphasize the importance of having enough compliance staffers — and ensuring they have the necessary skills.

The Connecticut bank said its newly minted president, Steven Sugarman, successfully led a private placement and signed a long-term employment agreement that makes him a potential CEO. David Lowery, current chief executive of Patriot, plans to step down in April.

The New York bank's moves add to a series of workforce reductions across Wall Street as bosses navigate an uncertain economic outlook.

The regional bank, which hired a commercial banking team away from Citizens Financial Group, has identified growth opportunities not only in the Garden State, but also in Pennsylvania and Texas.

The CEO of $2 billion-asset Clearview Federal Credit Union credits her career to a lifelong love of learning.

The Trump administration's attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs raises the question: Will big banks continue their support of minority depository institutions?

Leo Salom, who has led Toronto-Dominion's U.S. division since 2022, saw his variable pay decline 35% in 2024.

Goldman Sachs Group is planning to start its annual round of reductions earlier in the year after previous cuts took place in the latter half.

Artificial intelligence will make finance more efficient, reduce inefficiencies and empower professionals to do more with less. But the need for human judgment, leadership and risk-taking? That's not going anywhere.

Small lenders across the country filled leadership positions, including Orrstown Financial Services and QCR Holdings.