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A new study from Moody’s found a small correlation between greater gender diversity and higher credit ratings. But researchers at the ratings firm warned that their efforts were hampered by a lack of consistent data.

The $12.3 billion-asset Boston bank set an ambitious three-year target for mortgages and small-business loans in low-income areas. It's a major part of a $5 billion commitment to financial inclusion and clean energy.

The Federal Reserve chair gave the order following revelations about trading by two senior officials that critics said showed the need for more accountability.

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the latest storm to batter the Gulf Coast, John Hairston is grappling with the consequences of a warming planet. He suggests that it's imperative for banks and their regulators to be part of the solution.

Toast Inc., which helps restaurants handle payments, is seeking as much as $717 million in a U.S. initial public offering. 

Stripe, the digital payments company last valued at nearly $100 billion, is in early discussions with investment bankers about going public as early as next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

In his new book “Inside Money,” Zachary Karabell tells a compelling story about how Brown Brothers Harriman influenced the course of U.S. history.

The European Central Bank is stepping up pressure on lenders to prepare for stress tests next year that will show just how vulnerable the industry is to climate change, according to people familiar with the process.

Climate activists broke windows at JPMorgan Chase offices in central London Wednesday as part of two weeks of protests against organizations that support fossil fuels. 

Community banks have played and will continue to play a key role in supporting local economies across the country. Join us in a lively conversation with Dennis E. Nixon, President & CEO of International Bank of Commerce (Laredo, Texas) & Chairman, International Bancshares Corporation and Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President at International Bank of Commerce as we discuss: (1) the need for bankers and the business community to become involved in political issues. From minimum wage and issues that affect small businesses to regulatory issues that directly affect the banking industry, banking and business leaders need to be thought leaders in the public conversation and (2) how bankers can play a pivotal advocacy role in the free trade process.