Gender issues

Gender gap in financial services affects pay, family leave, promotion

10/22/18

The gap in attitudes and outlook on gender inclusion is wide enough that women and men in financial services often have entirely different takes on gender in the workforce, with men much more likely to have an outsized positive view on progress in gender inclusion.

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Ex-ABA employee sues group, alleging discrimination

10/21/18

A former employee of the banking trade group is accusing some of its executives of allegedly creating a “boy’s club” atmosphere that discriminated against women and minorities on staff.

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Lifetime achievement: Barclays’ Barbara Byrne

10/03/18

For her trailblazing career on Wall Street, Byrne will be honored on Thursday at American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking gala in New York.

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Inside Mel Watt’s #MeToo moment

10/02/18

The House Financial Services Committee is examining sexual harassment charges against FHFA director Watt. American Banker reporter Hannah Lang offers her take.

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Women in banking: Advice on getting ahead from top JPMorgan execs

09/30/18

Always speak up, own your mistakes, let somebody else plan that office celebration and other tips from four women on JPMorgan Chase’s operating committee.

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FHFA oversight questioned; Bitcoin miner roller coaster

09/28/18

Watt hearing suggests IG lessened her oversight; those who invest in a publicly traded bitcoin mining company can expect volatility.

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A picture of the disruption to come

09/23/18

Get ready to meet some of the rising stars who the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance believe are poised to disrupt the industry.

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Why Quarles is a no go at FSB; Employee thrashes CFPB on his way out

08/28/18

Randal Quarles was considered for Financial Stability Board chair spot; the outgoing student loan ombudsman says the agency puts lenders before consumers.

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Kraninger nomination advances; banks line up to lend to Saudi Arabia

08/24/18

The CFPB nominee wins approval from the Senate Banking Committee by a 13-12 vote; the country is looking to borrow $11 billion after Aramco IPO is delayed.

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Feds probe PNC; Credit card problems ahead?

08/20/18

The bank said it has received subpoenas related to low-income housing tax credits; write-offs of bad credit card debt creep up.

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