Diversity and equality

To err is human, to get fired for it … female

03/16/17

Financial advisers accused of misconduct are treated very differently depending on their gender, with women far more likely to get fired. Plus, what happens when a guy switches email signatures with his female coworker?

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State Street calls 'bull' on board inequality with statue

03/08/17

State Street Global Advisors has placed a statue, titled "The Fearless Girl," across from the iconic bull statue in lower Manhattan to draw attention to gender diversity on boards.

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JPM's Lake on Dodd-Frank; Toxic workplaces and gender pay gaps

03/02/17

While JPMorgan Chase’s Marianne Lake looks forward to the Trump administration relaxing regulations, Mary Callahan Erdoes emphasizes the limitations of robo-advice. Alice Dittman of Cornhusker Bank shares her philosophy about building trust with customers, Hazel Moore of FirstCapital worries about the toxic work culture in investment banking, and the gender pay gap persists even when women outperform men.

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RIP, Melanie Dressel

02/23/17

Banking loses a pioneering female CEO in Melanie Dressel; B of A’s Michelle Moore says mobile is used by most of its customers; Uber is the Tailhook of the new era, and more.

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'It's time to move on': Comments of the week

02/17/17

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

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Money isn't everything, says SoFi's Joanne Bradford; TSB chief Helen Rose recommends boldness

02/16/17

Bank of America's Michelle Moore explains the role of design in the bank’s app's success; SoFi's Joanne Bradford claims money isn't the most important thing in taking a new job; TSB's Helen Rise urges women to be bolder.

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Small-business lending has a diversity problem

02/13/17

One of the root problems of investing disparities is lack of diversity among those who make investment decisions. Here’s how to change the dynamic.

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#ShePersisted, millennial myths and female-led ETFs

02/09/17

Elizabeth Warren getting shushed on the Senate floor gives her a much bigger (and wildly enthusiastic) audience for her message; ETFs set an example in female leadership for all of financial services; and more.

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Women chair U.S. trade groups; Canada grooming female CEOs

02/02/17

Dorothy Savarese and Rebeca Romero Rainey now chair two important trade groups … Mary Lynn Lenz, Patti Husic and Terry Jorde weigh in; Barclays CEO Jes Staley talks hiring diverse leaders and how to keep them; and more.

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Trade groups' female chairs look to inspire more women

01/30/17

For the first time, the chairmen of the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America are women, marking an important milestone for the industry.

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