The Latest from Women in Banking

Getting CIT back on track could be a legacy-defining assignment for veteran banker Alemany, in much the same way as the firm’s turnaround after bankruptcy was viewed as a chance at redemption for John Thain. Success would be no small feat.

CIT Group laid out plans to boost profitability and cut costs as Ellen R. Alemany takes over as chief executive officer of the commercial lender from John Thain, who's stepping down at the end of the month.

Bakhshi, who takes over as CEO in June, brings with her a track record of innovation and a reputation for getting the most out of her teams.

In an interview with American Banker, KeyCorp Chief Executive Beth Mooney discusses why the bank struck a $16.5 billion agreement to expand low- and moderate-income lending, and details of the negotiations involved.

Nandita Bakhshi will become CEO of the $76 billion-asset Bank of the West, and a study finds JPMorgan Chase is the most ideal bank for women. Still, it seems as if lip service lives on when it comes to gender diversity, even where Dodd Frank is concerned. Would contentious SEC nominee Hester Peirce change that? Also, how job sharing could help more women rise through the company ranks.

A cybersecurity panel at the Women in Finance and Technology Symposium Thursday explored ways to enhance communication and collaboration between different branches of government working to strengthen the nation's cyberdefenses.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has named a new head of banking supervision and a compliance and community affairs deputy.

Bank of the West in San Francisco announced Wednesday that it has named TD Bank executive Nandita Bakhshi as its next president and chief executive.

JPMorgan Chase has named Sarah Youngwood chief financial officer for consumer and community banking.

BB&T in Winston-Salem, N.C., has increased the roles of two executives as part of an effort to focus more on digital projects.