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The Most Powerful Women in Banking are not only reshaping their institutions, but also the broader industry. And each is doing so in her own unique way.

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Memo to Equifax CEO: Don’t follow Wells’ lead

A year ago, then-Wells CEO John Stumpf testified before two committees. It went so poorly Stumpf later resigned and his bank is still struggling to repair the damage. Here's how Equifax CEO Richard Smith can avoid the same fate.

Equifax Rob Blackwell September 24
How a large SBA lender found a new way to expand

Live Oak Bancshares is used to finding ways to make small-business loans, but its new M&A operation was formed after two bankers pitched the plan to Live Oak's management.

Community banking Allison Prang September 22
Bankers on high alert for liquidity risk as 3Q draws to close

A slight decline in core deposits in the second quarter stoked worries that tighter liquidity is around the corner. Bankers are exploring responses beyond the typical CD rate special if third-quarter results show the trend is continuing.

Liquidity Andy Peters September 22

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Charles Schwab was founded to open up Wall Street to the masses, and Marie Chandoha has embraced that mission.

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The Women to Watch: No. 5, TD's Ellen Patterson

Ellen Patterson is one of just 21 TD employees with an EVP title globally and the only female EVP based in the United States.

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To stay top of wallet and win new customers, you need the control and freedom to respond quickly to market preferences.

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Branch transformation is a 'journey' at Bank of the West

The job descriptions of Bank of the West's branch employees are about to change substantially, so each of them is getting a 'passport' as a way to record the journey ahead.

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Most Powerful Women in Finance: No. 20, Aon's Cary Grace

Even now, as CEO of global retirement and investment solutions at Aon, leading a team that serves clients with more than $4.2 trillion in assets overall, Cary Grace is incredulous at some of the things she encounters as a woman in the world of financial services.

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The Women to Watch: No. 3, USAA's Heather Cox

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The Most Powerful Women in Banking

The Most Powerful Women in Banking are not only reshaping their institutions, but also the broader industry. And each is doing so in her own unique way.

The Women to Watch

Some of these leaders are new to their roles, while others have been in theirs for years. But one thing they all have in common is that they are commanding attention.

The Most Powerful Women in Finance

Across asset management, investment banking, capital markets and cards, these finance executives stand out for their performance and for helping to create a path to parity for women in sectors that tend to be even more male-dominated than the banking industry.

Video State Street's Fearless Girl statue is a call to arms

Fearless Girl is controversial, stirring up both passionate fans and harsh critics. But State Street's chief marketing officer, Hannah Grove, could not be happier about the impact it is having.

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Five leaders who made a big impact — and fast

Bonnie McGeer
Executive editor
American Banker

In our Most Powerful Women rankings, you'll read about a lot of impressive female leaders. But there are still more standouts we'd like to introduce you to. These five offer proof that big changes are possible in just a short time.

Women in Banking 2h ago
Mnuchin shows no interest in continuing FSOC’s hedge fund inquiry

Gregg Gelzinis
Special Assistant for the Economic Policy team
Center for American Progress

The lack of progress by the Trump administration with an examination of hedge fund risks is particularly troubling in light of key Trump backers’ ties to the hedge fund industry.

Policymaking September 22
CFPB arbitration rule is an undeniable win for consumers

Dean Clancy
Opinion Writer
Dean Clancy

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule on arbitration clauses may be bad news for alleged corporate wrongdoers like Equifax and Wells Fargo, but surely for the victims of such wrongdoing — and for consumers, generally — it is good news indeed.

Financial regulations September 22
The Square scare and other fintech invaders

Tanaya Macheel
Reporter

Why Square says banks have nothing to fear in its bid for an ILC charter and IEX's Sara Furber explains why you should not fear the big jobs. Plus, workplaces women like and Lena Waithe on using your superpowers.

Diversity and equality September 21

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Research

Research Report Index of Banking Activity: July IBA at 56.2

Index points to steady if slightly slower growth in the month. A key question: Do readings in delinquencies and loan rejections point to a turn in consumer credit?

September 12
Research Report Early Optimism on Regulatory Relief Gives Way to Reality

Post-election exuberance about the prospects for rollback of Dodd-Frank regulations has been tempered by the political realities facing the President and Congress.

June 19
Research Report Are Risk Levels Rising for Banks? Execs Think So

More bankers say risk is rising — across all categories — than did in a survey conducted two years ago.

May 24
Research Report Cross Selling: What's Really Going On?

This report aims to explore banks' current practices as they relate to cross-selling.

December 14, 2016

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