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.

As head of Wells Fargo's eastern region, Laura Schulte oversees more than a third of the bank's footprint.

September 22
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  • The head of Key's charitable foundation is lauded at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking Gala for her role in improving educational opportunities for low-income and minority students in Cleveland.

    October 10
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    In our annual survey of the respondents in our Most Powerful Women in Banking rankings, we asked if they do their jobs differently because they are women. Of the 78% who said yes, we asked, "How so?" Here is a sampling of their replies.

    September 22
  • In putting together the 2014 edition of the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance, we decided to pose a few questions about gender to our honorees. One of those questions became a theme: "Does gender matter in banking?" You'll find some of the responses here, and we invite you to share your thoughts.

    September 22
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    Last year's No. 1 Woman to Watch, Karen Peetz is this year's No. 2 Most Powerful Woman in Banking. It's a customary for spot for Peetz, who had been a fixture among the top five for years and was ranked No. 1 in 2011.

    September 22
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    Few banking executives in the country have as much on their plates these days as Marianne Lake.

    September 22

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