Banks that find true innovation hard to accomplish can take heart — it’s no picnic for startups either. To hear both sides share their challenges is an argument for collaboration.

Kate Quinn has raised U.S. Bancorp's profile by emphasizing culture above all else.

Researchers in Sweden found that venture capitalists often use unflattering language to describe female entrepreneurs. That could explain why women’s applications for funding were rejected more frequently than men’s.

Let others debate the meaning of the Fearless Girl statue. To State Street's Hannah Grove, its message to the banking industry was simple: create a more welcoming workplace for all.

The film industry is painting an ugly picture of what life is like inside banks, and that could hurt banks' recruitment efforts.

With baby boomers moving into retirement and many young folks eschewing careers in banking, the industry could soon be facing a talent shortage. Are more banking degree programs the answer?

The company would not say where the jobs are based or how many positions are being eliminated. The layoffs come as Capital One's investments in digital technology are yielding efficiency gains.

Wondering who is new to the rankings of the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance? Here’s an overview of the changes. Plus we recap all of the stories so far, including the top team winners, a feature on CIT Group’s Ellen Alemany, and New York regulator Maria Vullo’s op-ed on the Fearless Girl statue.

Along with paid sabbaticals, Idaho State University CU offers a variety of programs to keep staff healthy and engaged with their work.

Five steps to increasing staffers' confidence -- and, in turn, boosting the bottom line.

The CEO of URW Community FCU touts a culture that puts a premium and member service and community involvement.

While credit unions may have dodged a bullet on taxation, some in the housing industry expressed concern that the plan would double the standard deduction to $24,000 for married couples and $12,000 for individuals—a move that could dramatically lessen the impact of the mortgage interest write-off.

Some in the housing industry expressed concern that the plan would double the standard deduction to $24,000 for married couples and $12,000 for individuals—a move that could dramatically lessen the impact of the mortgage interest write-off.

The delayed opening gives employees time for job education and training, helping them to get better at their jobs and advance their careers.

Wells Fargo is extending a 6-year-old fight with a whistleblower, despite a government order to immediately reinstate the former employee.

Among other initiatives, the credit union has created programs to make in-house career growth a reality and retain staff long-term.

If a credit union is dedicated to promoting members' fiscal well-being, shouldn't it do the same for its employees?

The Fearless Girl sculpture represents much to many. For Maria Vullo, superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, it is a reminder of herself as a girl finding her voice and as an adult using her voice to fight for what she believes is right.

The Michigan credit union's Passion Project gives employees the opportunity to connect with their community, as well.

But it's not all fun and games at the Utah credit union that also launched a special leadership institute to help employees advance their careers.