Post-crisis push for more women on bank boards succeeding

Female representation on bank boards has increased in the aftermath of the financial crisis – a trend that could mean better business performance and risk management, research suggests

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The number of women on bank boards has increased worldwide since the financial crisis – and, though the change may be largely due to government incentives and regulation, it could pay off in terms of better decision-making. An analysis of annual reports from OpRisk's Top 100 banks list found that women now make up an average of 21% of bank boards, up from 14% before the crisis – a significant improvement since 2008.

The trend has been matched outside the financial sector: the UK government's

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