Only a few years ago, if you had randomly asked people around the world to name the woman who in their countries had the most influence in the financial sector, many millions – perhaps billions – would have been stumped. The world of finance, particularly cross-border finance, has long been dominated by men.

To some extent, it still is, given the current furor over the dearth of female attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. But as of February 1, there will be virtually no country on the planet where decisions made by one of two women are not a major factor in the financial sector.
A New Era for Women and Finance