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 card network chose the majority-Black city as the site of its new operations center in part to improve the racial makeup of its workforce and create a new path to leadership for minorities.
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Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard was interviewed for the top job at the U.S. central bank when she visited the White House last week, according to people familiar with the discussions. She and Fed Chair Jerome Powell are the only people who have publicly surfaced as being in the running for the post.
November 9
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The bank is partnering with Anthemis to match investors with female entrepreneurs, who according to Findexable research attract just 1.5% of investment in the sector.
November 8
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Maria Vullo, former superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services, plans to enter next year’s race for state attorney general, according to people familiar with the matter.
November 2
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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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