The Most Powerful Women in Banking

Longtime executive Christine Lowthian had been serving as interim chief compliance officer at HSBC Bank USA since April.

The agency's request for information seeks comment on the idea of the FDIC partnering with a standards-setting organization to develop best practices for technology firms, among other things.

Even though fewer cases are reported among the agency's employees compared to the government average, the watchdog said the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. should improve its anti-harassment training and other procedures.

The pressure is on for banks to help Black and Hispanic households build net worth. Many say that starts with diversifying the ranks of middle and upper management.

The panel later this month will vote on the nomination of Judy Shelton, whose views on certain policy issues have met with skepticism from both Democrats and Republicans.