The industry has long talked about embracing digital technology — but the time for talk may be over.

The Bond Buyer's Rising Stars Week continues as three members of the newly minted class -- Moody's Investors Service senior analyst Adebola Kushimo, Stifel director Roberto Ruiz, and Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates senior vice president Rachel Chang-Kwei -- join moderator Andrew Belinfanti-Knight, a managing director at UBS and a member of the inaugural Rising Stars class of 2016, for a discussion on diversity and inclusion in municipal finance.

Thirty-four more S&P 100 companies will publicly disclose the composition of their workforce by race, ethnicity and gender, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer said Monday.

Treasurer Shawn Wooden, the country's only Black elected state treasurer, spoke about diversity and inclusion to the Northeast Women in Public Finance.

About 500 of Raymond James' workforce will be cut because of a decline in earnings due to low interest rates and the pandemic-induced economic downturn.

Treasurer Ma has championed programs to give minority and women-owned businesses a seat at the table throughout her career. A mission of the Treasurer is increasing diversity to increase equitable outcomes.

Managing a major lender in the midst of COVID fears and social unrest has required a rethink of banking norms. Exploring the executive decisions all leaders must consider is the recipient of American Banker’s Banker of the Year award.

How Berkshire Bank is facilitating and driving change, inclusion and equity within their institution in an effort to authentically connect to the communities in which they serve.

Our third monthly survey found almost six out of 10 employers report that their plans for the return to work are stymied by uncertainty — specifically, a lack of clarity on the right timing, and persistent questions about how to provide a safe environment for their employees.

Two Federal Reserve presidents said the central bank is committed to fighting racism as an economic issue.

In an essay published on the Atlanta Fed website, Raphael Bostic called on the central bank to do more for the disadvantaged.

Raymond James' Western region head Robert Larkins was part of a couple caught on video challenging a man for chalking the slogan in front of his own home.

Proceeds from the sale would go to providing direct grants to non-profit organizations.

Economists surveyed by IFR Markets expect Friday’s employment report to show a gain of 175,000 jobs in February.

Bob Jones, a member of AmeriVet Securities Board of Directors and a Vietnam war pilot, talks with Chip Barnett about his time in the military and his experience being held as a POW in Hanoi for 62 months. He discusses how he gives back today to fellow vets through his various business ventures and how AmeriVet, a veteran-owned and operated SDVOB financial services firm, helps vets transition into the financial services sector.

Christopher Fink, a managing director at Bank of America Corp., said he plans to mount a Democratic primary challenge against longtime Representative Eliot Engel.

Observers say the deal with the Transport Workers Union could strain the authority's operating and capital budgets.

Damian Smith, Chief Diversity Officer at Societe Generale, talks with Chip Barnett about diversity and inclusion in the financial marketplace. He discusses social and cultural change and the added value of having diverse viewpoints in the workplace.

Wheelchair user Jessica De La Rosa and Joe Rappaport of the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled discuss transit accessibility against the backdrop of New York MTA's $52 billion capital program. Paul Burton hosts.