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Recap

The 2018 Most Powerful Women in Banking gala

October 04, 2018, 5:55 p.m. EDT 1 Min Read

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors.

Watch American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance gala, which was recorded live on Oct. 4 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Speakers included Bank of America's Cathy Bessant, recognized as the most powerful woman in banking, and Wells Fargo's Mary Mack, who was selected as the top woman to watch. The awards recognize the professional achievements and influence of the top-performing female executives in banking and financial services.

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