The Most Powerful Women in Banking

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Honorees gathered at Tiffany's Landmark building in New York City, where American Banker interviewed them about the industry's trajectory and leadership lessons they've learned in their careers.

The color is still going to be orange, but there's a lot changing at ING U.S. Retirement Services under CEO Maliz Beams.

September 18
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    Dispatched to Charlotte, N.C., after Wells Fargo's acquisition of Wachovia, Laura Schulte has played a central role in making Wells a major retail force throughout the eastern half of the country.

    September 18
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    As she continues to help guide Comerica to the financial performance targets she established for the company, Karen Parkhill will take on a brand new challenge: preparing Comerica to join the list of large bank holding companies stress tested each year by the Federal Reserve.

    September 18
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    Righting the ship at Bank of America is a monumental task, and employee engagement is crucial. That's where Andrea Smith comes in.

    September 18
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    The tireless Peyton Patterson says she has a five-year strategic plan for Connecticut's BNC Financial. If the first 12 months of her tenure are any indication, it's going to be a busy five years.

    September 18
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    With designs on expanding its commercial business from Southern California to Washington state, and perhaps points beyond, Union Bank in July announced it was putting Ardalan in charge of commercial banking for its western region.

    September 18

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