Latest Human resources News: Finextra Research

Fewer than 1 in 4 banks ready for AI era - report

A vast majority of banks are unprepared for the advent of artificial intelligence, according to recently published research

21 May 2025

Company update/people

First Federal Bank of Kansas City names fintech VP

First Federal Bank of Kansas City has appointed Josh Hofer as its new Vice President of Fintech.

21 May 2025

Company update/people

Simmons Banks appoints CTO

Simmons Bank announced the addition of David Kennedy as executive vice president and chief technology officer.

21 May 2025

News/people

Citi hires former US trade representative Robert Lighthizer to advise on tariff implications

Citigroup has hired Robert Lighthizer, former US Trade Representative, as a senior advisor on global trade.

02 May 2025

News/people

Nikhil Rathi reappointed as FCA CEO

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), extending his term until 2030.

11 April 2025

Company update/people

Boku promotes Leila Kassner as chief operating officer

Boku, the global network for localised payment solutions, has promoted Leila Kassner to Chief Operating Officer and added her to the senior leadership team. As COO, Leila is set to further support Boku’s focus on strengthening global operating efficiency, streamlining decision-making across the business, and continuing to deliver results for Boku’s expanding global customer base.

11 April 2025

News/ai

Revolut automates recruitment: The AI will interview shortly

Revolut has embedded an AI into its People platform that conducts interviews with job candidates and summarises the performance of all appointees.

07 April 2025

Company update/wealth

Speciality brokerage Cache announces two new leadership hires

Cache, a pioneering fintech company offering specialized products for managing large, concentrated stock positions for individuals and their advisors, today announces the appointment of seasoned executives Aaron White, CFP® as Head of Investor Solutions and Shang Chou, CQF as Head of Institutional Solutions. These strategic hires assume critical leadership roles at a time when Cache’s modern exchange funds are rapidly gaining wider adoption among advisors and investors.

04 April 2025

News/people

Lloyds to cut UK jobs, shift IT skills to India - FT

Lloyds is planning to cut hundreds of permanent IT employees working in the UK, whilst simultaneously hiring IT engineers in similar roles in India.

07 March 2025

Company update/people

HSBC Innovation Banking UK appoints Catherine Lewis La Torre CBE to its board

HSBC Innovation Banking UK has today announced the appointment of Catherine Lewis La Torre CBE to its board as an independent non-executive director.

07 March 2025

Company update/people

Swedbank Robur appoints Maria Rengefors to board

As of March 6, 2025, Maria Rengefors has been appointed as a new board member of Swedbank Robur, expanding the board to a total of six members. She brings extensive experience from the financial and asset management industry, including her previous role as Head of Branch at Nordea Funds.

07 March 2025

Company update/payments

Aquiline announces merger of portfolio companies CoAdvantage and PrimePay

Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology, announces a strategic merger between two of its portfolio companies: CoAdvantage, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides a comprehensive suite of bundled, fully outsourced human resources services, insurance, and benefits offerings to small- and mid-sized businesses, and PrimePay, a payroll and human resources software business that helps small- and mid-sized businesses and franchises automate payroll, tax filings, workforce management, and compliance.

05 March 2025

News/people

Lloyds hires Amazon exec to head up mortgages division

A former technology head at Amazon has been hired by UK high street bank Lloyds to lead the digitisation of the bank's revamped mortgage division

26 February 2025

News/retail

Zopa moves to bigger London office

UK-based digital bank Zopa has doubled its physical footprint in London following its move to a new office.

25 February 2025

News/people

Bank of Ireland to cut jobs in efficiency drive

Bank of Ireland is set to reduce its headcount as part of a digitally-fuelled efficiency drive, according to its chief executive.

25 February 2025

News/people

HSBC to make investment banking job cuts starting in Asia - Bloomberg

HSBC Holdings Plc is set to initiate a new round of job cuts in it’s investment banking division, marking a continued restructuring to streamline operations and reduce costs under CEO Georges Elhedery.

14 February 2025

Company update/wholesale

HiBob acquires Mosaic

HiBob, the company behind Bob, the market-leading global Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, is pleased to announce the acquisition of cloud-based Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) platform Mosaic, subject to closing conditions.

13 February 2025

Finextra TV/people

Understanding and Leveraging GCCs for Transformational Growth

Speaking from the FinextraTV virtual studio, Sharada Nandakumar, CEO, Voya India and Roshan Shetty, BFSI & Public Services Head - Americas, Tech Mahindra help to define what Global Capability Centres are, why they can be so transformational and the challenges to securing great talent that come with them.

12 February 2025

News/people

US Bancorp elects Gunjan Kedia as CEO

President of US Bancorp, Gunjan Kedia will become CEO on 15 April, taking over from company chairman and CEO Andy Cecere.

31 January 2025

Company update/people

Mpilo Technologies appoints new deputy CEO and CTO

Mpilo Technologies, a leader in innovative technology solutions across Africa, is proud to announce the appointment of Motsholane Sebola as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) and Sizwe Mabanga as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). These strategic appointments mark a significant milestone as the company enters its next phase of growth, with a continued focus on driving digital transformation and creating scalable, impactful solutions for businesses across the continent.

24 January 2025