The Most Powerful Women in Banking
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 Pennsylvania community bank lacked the resources to go all-in on developing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, so it turned to grad students at Georgetown University for help.
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Mary Mack testified last week about the cultural problems she encountered after joining the bank's consumer unit in 2016. Recalling small group meetings she held with employees, she said: "People would stand up, and they were fearful."
November 1
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Collaborations among rival banks and fintechs can be mutually beneficial, Vanessa Colella says. A recent example is a small-business loan portal Citi created that other banks can use.
October 27
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The U.S. Treasury is creating a new role of point person for racial equity, hiring JPMorgan Chase veteran Janis Bowdler for the job.
October 25
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Lesher, previously the company’s head of middle-market banking operations on the East Coast, takes over as Wells is making technology investments in the unit.
October 22
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Citigroup told staff to avoid scheduling calls and meetings from noon to 1 p.m., another step in CEO Jane Fraser’s push to ease workers back into the office.
October 19
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