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.
Tonia Niedzialkowski will succeed longtime CEO Bernie McLaughlin, who is set to retire in late January.
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Conservative groups have sued the Securities and Exchange Commission and the state of California to overturn rules requiring banks and other companies to add more women and minorities as directors. Experts say the legal challenges are unlikely to change how corporations think about boardroom diversity.
December 14 -
Its new widget allows consumers to initiate a payment from their phone's home screen instead of opening an app to potentially reveal their full banking details to prying eyes.
December 14 -
James Herbert is expected to step away from his duties for six months due to a coronary health issue. Co-CEO Hafize Gaye Erkan will take on more responsibilities.
December 13 -
A few changes to underwriting rules could result in a huge opportunity for both lenders and minority women who own businesses.
December 13
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The Financial Stability Board appointed Federal Reserve Gov. Lael Brainard to chair its standing committee on the assessment of vulnerabilities.
December 10
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