Thank you to our Boston Committee for organizing "Tips for Strategy, Firm Growth and Career Success" on June 11. The event was hosted by Acadian Asset Management and featured Christina Gordon of Women's Foundation of Boston, Artemiza Woodgate, PhD of Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC, Fanesca Young, PhD, CFA of Acadian Asset Management and moderator Kelly Young, CFA, CAIA also of Acadian Asset Management. The panel shared insights on their career journeys, detailing how they identified and refined their unique skill sets, overcame challenges, and seized opportunities to reach their current positions. Following the panel discussion, members enjoyed networking with speakers and industry colleagues over cocktails and appetizers. Keep up to date with activities in Boston here ➤ https://lnkd.in/eWJ4-9cH Jaclyn Curley, CFA, CAIA Coleen Howard Kathleen Kisler Justine Le Meisan L. #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #leadership #leaders
100 Women In Finance
Financial Services
We are a global network of professionals in the finance industry working together to empower women at each career stage.
About us
100 Women in Finance strengthens the global finance industry by empowering women to achieve their professional potential at each career stage. Its members inspire, equip and advocate for a new generation of industry leadership, in which women and men serve as investment professionals and executives, equal in achievement and impact. Through Education, Peer Engagement and Impact, the organization furthers the progress of women who have chosen finance as a career, and enables their positive influence over pre-career young women.
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https://100women.org/events/
External link for 100 Women In Finance
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- Financial Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
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Employees at 100 Women In Finance
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Janet Falk
Media Relations and Marketing Communications Strategy to Help Attorneys, Business Owners, Consultants Get in the News, Attract Clients and Grow |…
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Carole K. Crawford, CFA, NACD.DC
Board Chair 100 Women in Finance | Former MD CFA Institute | Fintech 2.0 | Family Office | Morgan Stanley Alum
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Abbe Serphos
Operating Partner | Head of Communications | Advisor | Investor
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Michelle (Bytnar) Bushe, MBA
Chief Financial Officer at 100 Women in Finance | Non-Profit Co-Founder
Updates
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100 Women In Finance celebrated its first anniversary in Nigeria last week with an inspiring keynote from Amb. Opunimi Akinkugbe, formerly a banker, an entrepreneur, and most recently Nigeria's Ambassador to Greece. Amb. Akinkugbe highlighted key strategies for empowering the leader within, such as prioritizing self-care, investing in personal development, cultivating a personal brand, empowering others, and recognizing the importance of networking and building relationships. The event was well attended by senior executives as well as members at all stages of their careers. We were also delighted to have US Consul General Will Stevens in attendance. Many thanks to our event sponsors Africa Finance Corporation, Aruwa Capital Management, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. and Stanbic IBTC. Thanks also to our speakers and to our Nigeria committee for making this milestone event such a success. Yemi Okojie Taiwo Okwor Saratu M. Kitchener Timoni Akindolie Olivia Gao Abim Meshinoye, MBA Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes Tumi Sekoni Zara Jamil #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #leadership #empowerment
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100 Women In Finance is thrilled to announce our annual Hong Kong Gala will take place on 17 October! We expect over 300 attendees from the finance industry, with all funds raised benefiting the 100WF Hong Kong Foundation. This foundation is focused on advancing the 100WF mission and Vision 30/40, specifically for the benefit of local Hong Kong based women and girls. During the Gala, we will present the 2024 APAC Industry Leadership Award (ILA) and the 2024 APAC Industry DEI Award. ✦ The ILA honors extraordinary women leaders in finance and alternative investments. ✦ The Industry DEI Award recognizes organizations promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing female representation, and inspiring change within the industry. Join us in empowering women in finance and reserve your place today! For sponsorship opportunities and tickets, contact our Hong Kong Gala committee here: https://bit.ly/3W9I7Rp Connie Phillips Josie Ainley Samantha Chan Georgia Corones Kasheen Grewal Ashley Guan Marina Hoyle Danielle Paterson Stephanie Quinn Lisa Tsui Doris Wen Josée W. Karman Fung Denise Hu Dagmar Baeuerle Alice Bou Cecilia Ku Vivien Lau Sandra Liu Natalya Oram Candice Yip Li (Shelley) Yu, CFA #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #fundraiser #hongkong
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On June 13, 100WF's Hong Kong Early and MidCareer committee organized an inspiring panel on ESG titled "The Role of Financial Markets in Achieving Sustainability Amid Shifting Priorities." The panel featured Entela Benz of Intensel Limited, Eddy Gan, CFA of BlackRock, Brendan Tu of UBS Investment Bank and moderator Hannah Lee of J.P. Morgan. The panelists shared insights from their daily interactions with Asian corporations, spanning pre-IPO ventures to industry leaders. They explored the multifaceted impact of AI, emphasizing not only data availability but also its broader social implications. The discussion also included a debate on the role of nuclear energy, complemented by insiders' perspectives on the industry's future outlook. Thank you, BlackRock and Dasseti, for making this enlightening discussion possible. For upcoming events in Hong Kong, please see ➤ https://bit.ly/4cpARrO Lilian Ho Michelle Zheng Annabelle Ho Anjalee Martin Daria M. Susanna Su #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #esg #ai #sustainability
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Nominations for 100 Women In Finance's APAC and Americas 2024 Industry Leadership Award are closing July 31! Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate an exceptional female professional in your network by putting forth their name for consideration. Click below to nominate now and be part of recognizing outstanding leadership in our industry. https://bit.ly/3Y8iEKW
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When professionals share examples about how mentorship can foster personal and professional growth and enhance visibility, it helps others embrace the power of these relationships in their own lives. On July 10, participants in the 100 Women In Finance LaunchMe Mentorship Program had the opportunity to network and listen to a panel discussion on “Professionalism and Communication: Best Practices in Finance.” Thank you to Ninety One for hosting this event, bringing together an esteemed panel of industry leaders, and demonstrating your dedication to the success and advancement of women in finance. The insights shared will help drive career decisions, and the networking experience will lead to meaningful connections. Thank you also to our speakers for making this event a success. ✦ Sally B. ✦ Betsy Gorton, CFA ✦ Paula Robinson ✦ Marilyn Rowland ✦ Dana Hildebrandt Cynthia Holahan Hannah Godlin Nancy Fung Debbie Bigman Allison Jegla Carolina De Brigard #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #careers #mentorship
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Thank you to EY for hosting "Update: Regulation and Trends in Fund Products" in Beverly Hills earlier this summer. The session was led by Jane Goodman and featured panelists Arielle Bittoni CFA, CFP® Giang Bui, Maddi Dessner and Beverly Ilagan, CPA, MBA. Members and industry colleagues enjoyed hearing the latest news on regulatory issues and the direction of new legislation in the asset management space. The discussion also provided valuable insights into how the regulatory landscape has sparked changes in product offerings by asset management firms across retail, public, and private markets. Thank you to our panel for this engaging discussion. Don't miss future events in Southern California, learn more about 100 Women In Finance membership today ➤ https://bit.ly/3WooXbS This event would not have been possible without the dedicated team of volunteers on our California, South committee. Thank you! Lisa Zippelius Sharone BenEzra, CAIA Lisa Fridman Melanie Gaeta Jane Goodman Priscilla J. Guevara Erika Spitzer #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #funds #assetmanagement
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On 3 July, 100 Women In Finance’s Singapore Education committee organized a ‘Net-Walking’ event, hosted by MSCI Inc. Participants shared perspectives on sustainability and climate issues as they enjoyed an evening walk around Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay area, whilst networking using prompts provided. The 'net-walking' was followed by formal networking drinks and canapes, where MSCI shared insights from their recent thought leadership studies, including views on progress in gender equity on boards and climate and sustainability efforts locally. Thank you to our hosts MSCI Inc. and the team Jurgita Balaisyte, Elsa Ben Hamou Dassonville and Jo Ann Reddy and their colleagues and clients for making this event such a success. Thanks also to our Singapore committee members Ashlesha Vaishampayan, CAIA and Jasmine Jalif for organizing this event. Alpha Baid Saumya Aggarwal Anastasija Cerniavskaja Xiaodan Chen Vera Lau Ravena Jazmine Rao BFP, ACA Sojung Sophia Yoon #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #networking #sustainability
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Last week, members in London convened to hear from Vica Manos of Anthemis Group, Maia Monell of Nav.it and Annie Coleridge of The Lowdown about the growing intersection of healthcare with fintech. The discussion, moderated by Daniel Garsin of Elixirr, covered potential opportunities in diagnostic tools and software, patient monitoring, as well as the required investment to bring innovative ideas to market. Thank you to Anthemis Group and Elixirr for hosting this dynamic event and to Honor Huyette for the introduction. Thanks also to Jane Singer of our London Education committee for opening the session and organizing on behalf of 100 Women In Finance. Victoria Caro, CFA Anna Nolan Lucy Balicki Embla H. Sonja Khundakar Manon Mendez Elizabeth (Libbi) Ross #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #ai #healthcare
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On June 12 in New York, HE Ambassador Lachezara Stoeva, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations, hosted a special evening to connect 100 Women In Finance Senior Practitioners with the United Nations. The event offered insights into the workings of the United Nations and how the attendees and the private sector could contribute, specifically toward the implementation and financing of the SDGs and efforts on advancing women. Topics addressed included: ● How nations make goals to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges ● What steps might be needed to meet the goals ● Status of international cooperation in moving forward sustainable development globally and how the private sector can participate Attendees heard from an impressive line up of speakers: ✦ HE Ambassador Lachezara Stoeva, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations ✦ Shari Spiegel, Director Financing for Sustainable Development Office, Department of Economic and Social Affairs ✦ Mariangela Parra-Lancourt, PhD, Chief Strategic Engagement and Policy Integration, The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) ✦ Anna Falth, Global Head Women's Empowerment Principles, UN Women ✦ Sari J. Mayer, CAIA, Director of Marketing and Investor Relations, Global Credit Advisers, LLC ✦ Yvonne Beri, Director, ReGenerative Investing and Philanthropy, Plenitude LLC/ UN Special Consultative Status, Main Representative and Focal Point Special thanks to our speakers, host and to Sari and Yvonne for organizing this event on behalf of 100 Women In Finance. #100WF #womeninfinance #finance #unitednations
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