There is a provision in the 2010 financial reform legislation that calls for an evaluative process of the hiring decisions of firms that do business with the federal government. Under the provision, federal officials may recommend that the government terminate contracts with companies that do...

1. Introduction -- 2. An overview of legal measures, voluntary rules, indexes, and certifications concerning gender diversity in the banking industry -- 3. Women and bank performance: theoretical background and literature review -- 4. Data on female representation in banks -- 5. The gender pay...