Despite women now making up a majority of total bank employees in the US, men significantly outnumber women in senior executive positions.
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SEC warns Coinbase over proposed yield product
September 20, 2021The US Securities and Exchange Commission has threatened to sue the crypto exchange Coinbase if it launches its planned lending product.
Morgan Stanley leads as US banks feel profit squeeze
September 1, 2021Morgan Stanley takes the lead, but on its heels are two more traditional lenders.
As inflation risk rises, banks should step up stress tests
August 18, 2021In the current environment, it’s hard to predict how inflation will play out, and banks should weigh up all possible outcomes.
The DoJ’s power to subpoena foreign banks expands as the SFO’s diminishes
July 22, 2021Recent legislation signals the US government’s determination to root out financial crime, regardless of where it may originate.
Can UK banks adopt a Morgan Stanley-style approach to returning to work?
July 7, 2021The US investment bank is looking to bar non-vaccinated staff from its New York offices, allowing it to remove remaining restrictions.
Ambitious US infrastructure programme offers boost for banks
June 22, 2021There are opportunities for banks in president Joe Biden’s $1.7tn infrastructure plans, but also challenges.
Which way will the US Fed jump?
June 17, 2021The direction of US Treasury yields will depend on the way that the Fed exits from its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Financial services FDI into the US looks beyond New York
May 19, 2021New York remains the top location, but investment is on the rise elsewhere as the pandemic forces a strategic rethink.
US bank M&A surges as tech investment drives deals
April 30, 2021As the country exits the pandemic, institutions are looking to cut costs and scale up to invest in digital services.