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On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance gathered at the Gitano Jungle Room in New York on Wednesday for an evening of cocktails and conversation.

Nearly a third of the women in the annual ranking are new additions, the largest amount in years. Here's an overview of the changes. Plus, Citi's Corbat on its bold gender equity move, and Wells Fargo's less bold CEO decision.

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.

Early in her career, Strybel took a leap of faith when she followed her mentor's guidance and took a role outside her wheelhouse. It paid off, and it's a lesson she shares with younger bankers as part of her mission to pay it forward.

Marla Willner has returned to TD Bank to be its head of corporate and specialty banking, and she has a plan for building the unit she leads into a national powerhouse.

A handful of newcomers join some familiar faces on our list of the Most Powerful Women in Finance for 2019.

Jane Fraser, Citigroup's CEO of Latin America, has helped the bank cut a deal with Mexico's new president that will result in a loss of swipe fees, but may help it gain customers long-term.

At a time when technology and regulations have led many banks to centralize their operations, Bank of America has expanded its emphasis on localized strategies under the leadership of Chief Administrative Officer Andrea Smith.

Of the world's 10 largest financial services firms by revenue, only JPMorgan Chase has a woman as its chief information officer.

Cathy Bessant, Bank of America's chief operations officer and American Banker's Most Powerful Woman in Banking, has undertaken major initiatives outside her institution, including a focus on responsible AI.

The wealth management and investment services group Kedia leads grew profits by nearly 25% last year and accounted for 13% of U.S. Bancorp's total revenues.

JPMorgan Chase General Counsel Stacey Friedman is working to make the bank’s legal department faster and more agile.

McNiff, American Banker's No. 1 Woman to Watch for 2019, was promoted to the CEO role in April following the retirement of Barbara Desoer.

Two newly minted CEOs, Citibank's Mary McNiff and City National Bank's Kelly Coffey, top the list of Women to Watch for 2019. Check out who else earned a spot in the ranking.

Anne Finucane has led Bank of America's effort to reorient itself as the U.K. attempts to leave the European Union, helping to set up the bank's European headquarters in two new locations.

When Sharon Miller was tapped to lead small business banking at Bank of America, she says it was her dream job. "In my three years in this role, I feel I've helped elevate our small business capabilities beyond what I envisioned," she said.

See American Banker's 17th annual ranking of the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance.

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