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Sexism, gruelling hours and a drinking culture are among the hurdles that senior female investment bankers in Asia have had to clear. The barriers are starting to come down – but not fast enough.

Japan’s banking system is a tough place to work for ambitious women. But Kathy Matsui shows it is possible to rise to the top.

Angel Ng has spent more than two decades working at Citi. She has now become a key role model for women in Hong Kong.

Banks in Singapore have produced just a handful of women trailblazers in technology and artificial intelligence; can government incentives change the gender balance?

In a matriarchal society, it is no surprise that the Philippines has a high proportion of women in finance – but there is still room at the very top for change.

Tan Su Shan has worked in some of the biggest banks in the world’s busiest financial centres. Her varied experience has proved crucial in making her voice heard in a male-dominated industry.

Carrie Chen learned long ago that she could prosper in her career without trying to beat male bankers at their own game.

Asiamoney’s Leaders for Women survey recognises the banks that have done the most to encourage women in the workplace across Asia’s financial markets

What do women need to do to reach the top of the banking ladder in Asia, where they hold just 24% of senior jobs? Executives tell Asiamoney how they have risen up the ranks – and why they think dramatic changes are needed to move the needle on diversity .