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The Push To Diversify U.S. Banks And Financial Institutions

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The "Fearless Girl" statue opposite the "Charging Bull" statue in New York is part of an effort to the need for more women on corporate boards. Funded by Boston-based State Street Global Advisors, an inscription at the base reads, "Know the power of women in leadership. She makes a difference." (Bebeto Matthews/AP)
The "Fearless Girl" statue opposite the "Charging Bull" statue in New York is part of an effort to the need for more women on corporate boards. Funded by Boston-based State Street Global Advisors, an inscription at the base reads, "Know the power of women in leadership. She makes a difference." (Bebeto Matthews/AP)

Women, on average nationally, make about 79 cents for every dollar a man makes. But in the financial sector, the gap yawns even wider than that — 61 cents on the dollar.

There's a movement afoot to change that. Advocates are pushing for radical salary transparency in some of the nation's largest banks.

Guest

Natasha Lamb, managing partner at Arjuna Capital, which focuses on sustainable and social impact investing. She tweets @nllamb.

This segment aired on March 29, 2017.

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