American Banker and U.S. Banker Call for Nominations for Its 2009 The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking(TM) Ranking

NEW YORK, NY, Jul 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
Nominations are being accepted for the seventh annual The 25 Most
Powerful Women in Banking ranking, which will appear in the October issue
of U.S. Banker magazine.

The ranking recognizes the professional achievements and personal tenacity
of top-performing women in financial services. The editors of American
Banker and U.S. Banker, SourceMedia's leading banking publications, will
select the winners. Nominations are being accepted through July 31, 2009.

The ranking is based on short- and long-term financial performance as well
as quantifiable business results. Honorees also are evaluated on
qualitative measures, including job responsibility, management style, best
practices/innovations implemented, charitable work and overall influence.

"This award recognizes women who have excelled in the financial services
industry during a period of rapid change," said Barbara Rehm,
editor-in-chief of American Banker. "They are transforming their
businesses and improving their communities."

Eligibility

-- The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking: An executive must be in her
position for at least one year as of July 30, 2009, and hold a title of
senior vice president or higher within a bank, division, group or
subsidiary of a bank holding company.

-- Top 25 Nonbank Women in Finance: An executive must be in her position
for at least one year as of July 30, 2009, and hold a title of senior vice
president or higher in a securities, asset management, insurance, private
equity or exchange company.

-- Top Three Banking Teams: Three teams of bankers will be honored based
on financial performance of the company, the percentage of women corporate
officers and growth-engine businesses led by women.

-- Marjorie Magner Lifetime Achievement Award: Women nominated for the
Marjorie Magner Lifetime Achievement Award must be committed to supporting
education, equal opportunity, and diversity, whether in public or corporate
communities. Candidates must have a minimum of 25 years of experience
(currently employed or retired) in financial services.

To nominate an executive for this year's rankings or lifetime
achievement award, please access the application forms at
http://www.americanbanker.com/25mpwib/CFN_home.html.

The 2009 Most Powerful Women in Banking rankings will be announced
September 25 and winners will be recognized at an annual awards ceremony
on October 6.

About American Banker and U.S. Banker

American Banker (www.AmericanBanker.com) is the banking industry's daily
source of information, news and analysis covering national and global
issues, mortgages, consumer finance, legislation, investment products,
card and payment systems and technology.

U.S. Banker (www.US-Banker.com) is written for executives who must
generate greater profits and shareholder value for their financial
institutions and covers market trends, regulations, innovations and
individuals that reshape the financial services landscape.

News Release Contact:
Michelle Lyng
Novitas Communications
202.380.7114
mblyng@novitascommunications.com

Corporate Contact:
Anne O'Brien
SourceMedia
212.803.8280
anne.obrien@sourcemedia.com

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