Recruiting

Umpqua beefs up wealth business in Southern California

03/22/18

The Portland, Ore., company has hired four private bankers from City National as part of a broader effort to provide a full range of services to business owners and high-net-worth households in Orange County and San Diego.

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Banks' cost-cutting campaigns hit roadblock: Wage inflation

02/12/18

As the economy strengthens, more banks are facing pressure to pay up for the best lenders and tech specialists.

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JPM-Amazon health venture draws cheers from small banks

02/01/18

You read that right. Community bankers hope efforts by JPMorgan Chase, Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway will drive down health care costs — and maybe create products or services they can use.

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A year after longtime CEO's passing, successor tackles twin challenge

01/30/18

Hadley Robbins had a difficult task stepping in after Melanie Dressel's unexpected death last year. Now he must find ways to keep expanding without disrupting a system that has proved successful.

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KeyCorp names finance exec as new chief diversity officer

01/26/18

Kim Manigault, who previously was chief financial officer for the company’s technology and operations organization, will be responsible for ensuring that Key continues to make diversity and inclusion a priority in hiring.

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Grove Bank in Miami hires next president

01/10/18

Jose Vazquez Jr., who previously worked for Popular Community Bank, will oversee commercial lending and treasury management services.

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10 Big Ideas for Banking in 2018

01/07/18

How new developments on many fronts are going to affect the banking business in the coming year and beyond — and what they can do to prepare.

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Will the New York Fed get a female leader?

01/05/18

Several women are viewed as possible successors for a retiring William Dudley. Pam Codispoti has plans to up the millennial appeal of Chase’s 5,200 branches. What’s hot in fintech for 2018? Plus, the year of #MeToo in review.

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Banks compete for tech talent by helping on student loans

01/03/18

Helping young employees pay down student debt is a more meaningful benefit than pingpong tables at work or free beer.

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New York Fed makes rounds in search for next chief

01/02/18

Finding a perfect candidate could be tricky. Because the New York Fed oversees banks and operates in markets, someone with Wall Street experience is ideal — yet at the same time, it’s important to find a candidate who isn’t beholden to the banks.

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