The Latest from Women in Banking

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is one of the world's 10 largest banking companies, and Wendy Breuder is one of the highest-ranking women in its U.S. operation, which was recently renamed MUFG Union Bank.

TD Bank prides itself on its award-winning customer service, and it's up to Linda Verba to ensure that its standards don't slip.

Lisa Carnoy made an abrupt career change in April when she moved into private banking and wealth management.

One thing that really gets Julieann Thurlow riled up is mutual thrifts converting to stock companies.

Christine Pierson is new to the banking business, but already she is showing a "genius" for it.

For Grace Huebscher, starting a new company from scratch meant the chance to build the work environment she always wanted.

Associated Bank in Green Bay, Wis., has been fattening its commercial loan portfolio in recent years, thanks in large part to Donna Smith.

Some might see it as a weakness, but vulnerability is more of a strength, from Jill Castilla's perspective.

Jane Fraser is getting more fearless as times goes on. This realization – inspired by her (almost) golf date with Tiger Woods – is serving her well as she takes on a slew of new responsibilities at Citigroup.

• The 25 Women to Watch

KeyCorp's Beth Mooney tops the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking list; the 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance list is led by Mary Callahan Erdoes at JPMorgan Chase; and Jane Fraser at Citigroup heads the 25 Women to Watch list.