News Topic: Career moves

Several banks saw significant changes in leadership as the year comes to a close. ... Read full article

While equity prices drop an average 5% at big banks, bosses express confidence in the U.S. economy; the bank appoints new managers in payments, consumer banking and marketing. ... Read full article

Zions' Harris Simmons named Banker of the Year; distilling the hopes and hang-ups around CRA reform; new grist in still ongoing debate over Operation Choke Point; and more from this week's most-read stories. ... Read full article

It's the latest expansion step in commercial services there by the Atlanta bank, which has no retail branches in Texas. ... Read full article

Michael Daly had been the Boston company's president and CEO since 2002. The company provided no reason for his departure. ... Read full article

The Senate's approval of the Kansas banking commissioner leaves the board with two remaining seats to fill as the administration's nominees for the vacancies await votes. ... Read full article

Brenda Kerr will be responsible for creating a strategy for the bank's retail operations. ... Read full article

The industry saw some well-known executives step down from their roles or take on new ones during the past month. ... Read full article

Paul Aguggia, a lawyer before leading Clifton Bancorp, has become a partner at Holland & Knight in New York. ... Read full article

Anthony DeChellis will succeed Clayton Deutsch at the end of this month. ... Read full article

The two allegedly helped to defraud a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund; Michelle Bowman is expected to bring a Main Street perspective to the central bank. ... Read full article

Christopher Higgins will join MUFG Americas in December as chief information and operations officer. ... Read full article

The high-profile Michelle Moore will step down at year-end, to be replaced by David Tyrie. More synergy between digital operations and consumer products, while maintaining financial discipline, seems to be an important priority. ... Read full article

The housing finance agency, which is increasingly at the forefront of reform discussions, has been without a permanent chief for almost two years. ... Read full article

Kelly Coffey, who was recognized as one of American Banker's most powerful women in 2018, will succeed Russell Goldsmith as CEO of City National, a Los Angeles-based unit of Royal Bank of Canada, on Feb. 1. ... Read full article

Brian Johnson, the agency’s second-in-command, wields much power; Fair Isaac is planning changes to credit scoring to boost approvals. ... Read full article

Donald Layton, who has run the mortgage giant since 2012, discussed the busy agenda leading up to his departure and says Freddie can serve as a "technical adviser" in GSE reform talks. ... Read full article

David Reed, a Republican, is stepping down as a state legislator after redistricting cost him a shot at a congressional seat. ... Read full article