The gender pay gap on European financial services boards widened to its worst level in six years in 2024, with female non-executive directors earning 62% of their male counterparts. This widening disparity occurred despite an increase in female representation on boards, which rose to 41%. In North America, the gap remained stable at 94%, with women holding 38% of non-executive roles. Globally, female directors earned 22% less than men, a gap that has persisted for five years.