The Most Powerful Women in Banking

CIT Group laid out plans to boost profitability and cut costs as Ellen R. Alemany takes over as chief executive officer of the commercial lender from John Thain, who's stepping down at the end of the month.

Bakhshi, who takes over as CEO in June, brings with her a track record of innovation and a reputation for getting the most out of her teams.

In an interview with American Banker, KeyCorp Chief Executive Beth Mooney discusses why the bank struck a $16.5 billion agreement to expand low- and moderate-income lending, and details of the negotiations involved.

Nandita Bakhshi will become CEO of the $76 billion-asset Bank of the West, and a study finds JPMorgan Chase is the most ideal bank for women. Still, it seems as if lip service lives on when it comes to gender diversity, even where Dodd Frank is concerned. Would contentious SEC nominee Hester Peirce change that? Also, how job sharing could help more women rise through the company ranks.

A cybersecurity panel at the Women in Finance and Technology Symposium Thursday explored ways to enhance communication and collaboration between different branches of government working to strengthen the nation's cyberdefenses.