The Most Powerful Women in Banking

To help ensure that women are included in digital banking's future, we must reach girls and young women at an earlier age than their college years to equip them with the IT tools they need to succeed in tomorrow's workforce.

"If you say you're going to be under $50 billion, then you say you're not growing," Ellen Alemany said after CIT announced the long-anticipated sale of the aircraft leasing unit.

Just like climate change, it is impossible to deny the gender bias in banking. Instead of sweeping bias under the rug, seek out the inequalities and unfair practices and fix them.

Despite their accomplishments, American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance say they are still held to a different standard than men when it comes to handling pressure situations.

The way women are portrayed on film affects their career trajectory, the actress said during a rousing speech at American Banker's annual Most Powerful Women in Banking dinner.