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Bank of the West Taps TD's Nandita Bakhshi as Next CEO

Bank of the West in San Francisco announced Wednesday that it has named TD Bank executive Nandita Bakhshi as its next president and chief executive.

Regulators Must Improve Cybersecurity Coordination: Top Treasury Official

A cybersecurity panel at the Women in Finance and Technology Symposium Thursday explored ways to enhance communication and collaboration between different branches of government working to strengthen the nation's cyberdefenses. »

NCUA Vacancy Could Give Banks Breather in Credit Union Fights

It could take months before lawmakers approve a successor for departing NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz, and industry observers believe issues like supplemental capital could be on hold until that replacement takes office. »

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Nine Senate Races for Bankers to Watch This Year

Republicans currently hold a 54 — 46 advantage over Democrats in the Senate, making the GOP grip on the Senate precarious at best. With the election a little less than eight months away, Republicans also have more vulnerable seats up for reelection, leaving many analysts speculating the Democrats will retake the chamber. Following are the races bankers need to watch. »

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U.S. Bank Alum Pamela Joseph Has Big Plans for TSYS

Retirement was good for Pamela Joseph, former head of U.S. Bank's Elavon business, but not enough to overcome the lure of a high-level executive role at Total System Services, a company rapidly transitioning into a new age of digital payments.

Penns Woods in Pa. Promotes Karas to Chief Operating Officer

Penns Woods Bancorp in Williamsport, Pa., has promoted Michelle Karas to chief operating officer.

NCUA Chairman Matz to Step Down April 30

Having served as a holdover since her term expired last spring, Debbie Matz announced she will be departing the agency at the end of next month.

HCSB in South Carolina Raises $45M, Names New Chief

HCSB Financial in Loris, S.C., said Jan Hollar would become its chief executive after a $45 million recapitalization led by Castle Creek Capital Partners.

Digital Asset Holdings Names Sallie Krawcheck to Board

The blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings has added Sallie Krawcheck to its board.
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Citizens Financial CRO Nancy Shanik to Retire

Nancy Shanik, who had been Citizens' chief risk officer since 2010, will retire on May 31. Malcolm Griggs will succeed her on April 1.

Rosemary Berkery Returns to UBS in New Policy Role

UBS executive Rosemary Berkery has returned to the Swiss company's U.S. operations after a medical leave.

Payments Exec Joins Board of Texas Capital

Patricia Watson joined the board of the $19 billion-asset Texas Capital on Friday. Watson has been chief information officer at TSYS, a payments processor based in Columbus, Ga., since September.

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Around The Web »

As Women Take Over a Male-Dominated Field, the Pay Drops(New York Times)

Share Your Job, Shatter the Glass Ceiling(OZY)

Sexism in Banking? It's Happening, and It's Complicated(The Guardian)

Why Women at ANZ Bank Felt They Had to Shut Up and Play Along(Sydney Morning Herald)

A Gender Equality Push at Davos(NY Times)

Companies Charge Women More than Men for the Same Products(Fortune)

Meet Wells Fargo's Lisa Johnson(Chicago Business Journal)

BankMobile's Luvleen Sidhu on its Big First Year(Philly Business Journal)

Explaining Gender Differences at the Top(Harvard Business Review)

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