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Russian banks give Europe a lesson in equality

On International Women's Day, FN looks at a surprising leader in finance-sector gender equality

Victoria Vanurina at VTB
Victoria Vanurina at VTB Photo: company photograph

Russia leads Europe in awarding senior, often fee-earning banking jobs to women.

Data collated by FN for International Women's Day indicate that the number of women occupying senior positions in Russia's six top banks was 20% higher than in the equivalent banks in Europe.

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