Workplace

For fintech to achieve its true potential of democratizing financial access for all, we need diverse viewpoints among fintech founders, board members and advisors.

Truist, Texas Capital and Citizens Financial are among the banks that will be forced to address shareholder dissatisfaction over executive pay.

Safely disposing of cocaine, sending dogs chasing laser pointers and other unorthodox lessons in maintaining levity in a high-stress job.

Financial inclusion cannot be allowed to become a meaningless set of buzzwords. Strong economic growth and future prosperity hinges on the ability of everyone in society to access financial services.

Trump's return to the Oval office, and his administration's vocal disdain for climate and DEI issues, has acted as a brake on ESG hiring across America.

Don't discount the impact of having your bank's name and logo on small, everyday items that customers and potential customers will see every day.

The British fintech last year added six sources to its Karma system, which allows employees to gain or lose points based on their behavior. Those points help determine bonus payments.

The Wall Street giant's say-on-pay resolution garnered 66% support, down from 86% last year. Other banks' pay packages are also facing opposition from proxy advisory firms.

Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Truist are facing pressure from ISS, Glass Lewis and SOC Investment Group over their 2024 pay packages.

Central bank digital currencies have the potential to improve financial inclusion for women, but only if they are combined with a system that lowers multiple other barriers to their financial empowerment.