The Latest from Women in Banking

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.

A classically trained pianist who co-heads investment banking for consumer products at Citigroup, Hoover sees a parallel between the focus she and her team bring to their business and achievement at the highest levels of classical music.

Ranjana Clark, recently named as head of global transaction banking for MUFG Americas Holding Corp., led the rollout of a tool aimed at creating a better customer service experience for employees and customers alike.

Knox's hefty investments in client- and associate-facing technology are paying off for Bank of America's private bank.

Innovation in banking typically means developing or investing in some cutting-edge technology that will appeal to younger, tech-savvy customers. But to Luanne Cundiff, it can also mean finding new ways to meet the needs of senior citizens who aren't all that interested in digital banking.

Rosilyn Houston, chief talent and culture officer at BBVA, challenged a longstanding policy that barred executives at her bank from serving on corporate boards. Here's why.

Harford was recently promoted to president of UBS Asset Management after a two-year stint as head of investments.

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.

Over the past year, State Street Corp. Chief Marketing Officer Hannah Grove has implemented a new “Follow the Sun” strategy for the marketing department, adding hires in Poland and India in an effort to cut costs that has yielded unexpected benefits.

Patricia Husic, president and CEO of Centric Financial, had her bank start offering self-defense training sessions for her workforce, roughly 60% of whom are women.