The Latest from Women in Banking

Speaking at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking gala, the former administrator of the Small Business Administration credited her grandmother with inspiring her to succeed in the U.S.

Women — especially Black and Hispanic women — remain underrepresented in banking leadership despite incremental progress because they receive less support than men do to advance beyond entry-level roles, a new McKinsey study says. Here's an overview of the findings.

Citigroup told staff to avoid scheduling calls and meetings from noon to 1 p.m., another step in CEO Jane Fraser’s push to ease workers back into the office. 

Young entrepreneurs and soon-to-be heirs are expecting more social impact from their investments. Private banks are evolving in response — often by matching clients with like-minded advisors who are closer in age, and by hiring more women and people of color.

This past year has proven that traditional leadership models will not take us forward. Attracting and retaining talent, especially diverse talent, depends on how well we listen to and understand the many changes in what employees value.

Laurie Butz, a senior vice president at another Wisconsin credit union, will replace longtime CEO Tom Young, who is retiring.

Lake is in her third role in four years at the nation's largest bank. Her breadth of experience makes her a likely CEO contender when current CEO Jamie Dimon retires.

Piepszak, who is considered by many industry observers to be a potential successor to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, was instrumental in developing the firm’s $30 billion racial equity commitment.

Finucane aims to establish BofA as a global leader in financing the transition to a greener economy.

Seven months into her new role, Fraser is leading a corporatewide restructuring aimed at unifying and simplifying business operations, improving profitability and returning more capital to shareholders.