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    As the coronavirus pandemic begins to wane, new pressures are mounting on banks: how to attract and retain talented employees, many of whom are insisting on work-life balance and a sense of purpose from their careers. From flexible work-from-home policies to renewed outreach and benefits, these banks are finding novel ways to keep their employees happy and engaged.

    November 22
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    Find out who lands where in the rankings for banking, watch and finance, and see the categories for our standouts, a special recognition meant to spotlight roles with heightened visibility and the exemplary female leaders who are rethinking the way forward at a critical time.

    October 25
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    Institutional independence is a big part of what makes the Fed work. But the advent of quantitative easing and a blurring of the lines between monetary and fiscal policy might make that independence harder to maintain.

    September 3
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    Indigenous Americans are the country’s most underbanked demographic, particularly those living on reservations. But tribal communities are finding ways to get their citizens access to capital without banks.

    August 2
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    The four biggest banks have to keep growing. But it’s not that simple.

    June 9
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    In a year that forced us all to reassess what’s important, roles that banks often take for granted — at branches and call centers, in human resources and marketing — stood out.

    May 12
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    Artificial intelligence is taking over banking. But what are its limitations — and is the industry prepared for a future without those limitations?

    April 9
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    The national debt is enormous. But is it a problem?

    March 5
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    Fostering small businesses and expanding homeownership are the best tools banks and policymakers have to build wealth in America, particularly in communities of color. It’s time to start doing both.

    February 3
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  • It wasn’t long ago that the Providence, R.I., company was struggling to remain relevant. Thanks to Van Saun and his management team — and a well-timed spinoff from Royal Bank of Scotland — Citizens is on the rise.

    December 3
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    Despite the trade war, U.S. banks say they are flourishing in China. Players like SVB Financial are just as enthusiastic as giants like Citi about the growth potential.

    November 11
  • From wrestling with the potential impact of Brexit to charting a course for responsible artificial intelligence, the Most Powerful Women in Banking have faced many challenges during the past year. See who earned the top spots in our ranking.

    October 4
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    Many of the Best Banks to Work For are improving their wellness programs to help employees stay healthy. The banks expect to benefit by keeping morale high, staying competitive in recruiting and possibly lowering health care expenses. But do these programs pay off?

    September 16
  • Banks submit millions of Bank Secrecy Act filings each year, yet only a fraction are valuable to law enforcement. Inside the effort to change that.

    August 1
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    Citi is improving its image with customers. Most other banks are headed in the opposite direction. What’s going on?

    June 27
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    Ankit Bhatt is pursuing his love of science in an entirely different way than he expected, and U.S. Bank’s mobile offerings are better for it

    June 10
  • Welcome To Our Inaugural Next List

    May 1
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    Dozens of hopefuls are lining up for new bank charters. Some metro areas like D.C. have as many as four, including Shaza Andersen’s Trustar Bank and Mindi McClure’s VisionBank

    April 1
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    Thanks to tech companies like Facebook, a bipartisan push for a new digital privacy law is gaining momentum in Washington. Banks aren’t at the center of this fight, but they won’t be able to avoid it either. The stakes are huge.

    March 5
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    A growing number of financial institutions are concluding they can no longer afford to sit out the trend

    February 1
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    Get some fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities that'll impact banking in the coming year and beyond

    January 25
Issues of 2018
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    Harris Simmons, Zions Bancorp.

    December 4
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    With crop prices and profits already down, farmers in the Midwest need a trade war with China as much as they need another Dust Bowl. The nation’s roughly 1,800 ag lenders share their anxiety, especially since 2019 looms as a make-or-break year for so many customers.

    November 6
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    You can’t buy it, you can’t get a degree in it, but success for women in banking demands an outrageous amount of grit.

    October 5
  • What the “Best Banks” do to create an emotional bond with employees

    September 14
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    Bankers savoring recent policy victories should not overlook the new uncertainty today's extreme partisanship creates.

    August 15
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    It's Time for Damage Control

    June 28
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    There is no definitive job description for what Tim Spence does. But his responsibility is to help Fifth Third transform itself for a digital era

    June 8
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    There is no disputing that China is ahead of the rest of the world in mobile payments. What insight does it offer U.S. Bankers?

    May 3
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    Doubling in size to become a top 10 retail bank in the United States is the task ahead for Steve Cummings, its first American CEO

    April 4
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    Banks are capitalizing on changing consumer habits - and satisfying a pressing need to diversify their loan portfolios - with a spate of instant point-of-sale loans for everything from iPhones to home improvements

    March 5
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    How do you reduce friction in the banking experience, increase wallet share and improve loyalty? Companies like Ally, USAA and Bank of the West unpack the customer journey to find the answers.

    February 5
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    How new developments on many fronts are going to affect the banking business in the coming year and beyond — and what bankers can do to prepare.

    January 10
Issues of 2017
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    as elected officials and the public hold boards responsible for misdeeds that occur on their watch.

    December 4
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    Beth Mooney, KeyCorp

    December 4
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    Executing On A Vision

    September 26
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    The 75 banks that earned a spot on our fifth annual ranking

    August 28
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    American Samoa is trying something that hasn't been done in nearly a century.

    August 1
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    Under Steven Bradshaw, BOK Financial is engaging employees as never before by investing heavily in training and development. Don't think customers haven't noticed.

    June 28
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    Digital Banker Of The Year

    May 31
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    How banks and fintech companies are trying to help consumers cope with the challenge of income volatility

    April 26
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    Banks with $10 billion to $50 billion of assets - subject to tougher regulations than smaller competitors without the scale larger ones have to absorb the expense - are pursuing creative strategies to improve profitability

    March 28
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    Will new U.S. Bancorp chief's playbook deliver on offense?

    February 22
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    Small-business Lending: New Strategies at Community Banks

    January 30
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    In the aftermath of a most eventful year

    December 20
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