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Last Saturday, I had the privilege to attend an enlightening Women in Finance event, organized by Gal Pal Society and Scotiabank. ✨ Various speakers graciously shared their invaluable experiences as Asian women in finance. Each speaker offered unique insights, leaving me feeling inspired and motivated. Here are a few key takeaways that resonated with me: 1️⃣ Speak Out: Finding your voice and speaking up cannot be overstated. It's crucial to advocate for ourselves and others, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are heard and valued. 2️⃣ Your Diversity is Your Advantage: Embracing our diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives enriches the finance industry. Our differences are not obstacles but strengths that contribute to innovation and success. 3️⃣ Mentorship: Mentorship plays a pivotal role in career growth and development. I was reminded of the significance of being a mentor and seeking mentorship, fostering meaningful connections and learning opportunities. I'm incredibly grateful for the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors whose dedication made this event possible. Your support created a platform for important conversations and connections within the finance community. Moreover, the event provided an excellent platform for networking, allowing me to connect with like-minded professionals and expand my circle within the finance community. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an impactful event! Looking forward to applying these insights to my journey in finance and continuing to advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 💼✨ #WomenInFinance #DiversityAndInclusion #Empowerment #NetworkingOpportunities #GalPalSociety

Discovering the top women in #fintech for 2023 is truly inspiring. Seeing them excel in a male-dominated industry is not just impressive but also personally motivating. Their roles as innovators and leaders are breaking barriers and reshaping the #financial landscape.

“I like to say women arrived on merit. The doors are open, but the test is, do we stay long enough at the top to create impact? Only merit and high performance can sustain us.” This sentiment rings true for Asia’s top female bankers, who are driving industry-wide progress in a field traditionally dominated by men. From digital innovations to sustainability, find out how leaders like Ye-Chin Chiou, chairperson of First Bank and First Financial Holding, Yvonne Chia, independent non-executive director and chairman of Standard Chartered Malaysia, Ana Maria Aboitiz-Delgado, executive vice president of UnionBank of the Philippines, and Vivien K., CEO and managing director of Private Wealth Management Association (PWMA) and co-founder of W3W, champion initiatives that contribute to equality, diversity and the improvement of society. #Finance #Banking #Inclusion #Diversity #Leadership #Innovation

Please help me prove them wrong 🎉 😮 . In 2023 I spoke to 65 corporates about the power of propelling women into #leadership roles. While they all 'agreed' (talk is cheap IMO), that corporates should do more to accelerate the careers of females into senior positions (and not just entry-level roles), most of them didn't believe that we could actually FIND women who had the right level of experience to fulfill their most senior roles in the next few years. In fact, 59/65 corporates said they were parking things like this (#diversity, #inclusion in #tech etc) and dedicating spend elsewhere, which I think is tragic. But there was 1 who took the chance. Lloyds Banking Group didn't need 65-page decks or 35 meetings to put their resources behind accelerating women into their leadership roles. They heard what we were doing and agreed to back 80 of the UK's future leaders to reach the next (and often most difficult) jump in their career. With #mentoring, #sponsorship and #masterclasses, the aim of the programme is to have more female #tech talent across the UK supported into senior positions, both at Lloyds and beyond. Can you support the team at Journi to help find the 80 brilliant women? And to prove the other corporates wrong (and yes, I have a scratch-to-itch on this topic)? Women deserve to be in the C-Suite. Women deserve to be leading technology teams. Women deserve to be championed in the same way as men. Please comment, tag, and repost in case someone you know would benefit from applying. You can apply here too: https://lnkd.in/efE7sHGQ

🚀 Embracing the Journey: A Woman's Path in Banking 🚀 As I reflect on my career, spanning over two decades in the banking sector, I'm filled with a deep sense of gratitude and accomplishment. Starting at, what then was The National Commercial Bank in 1999 (now SNB), my journey has been anything but ordinary. 🌟 The Road Less Traveled: Navigating a male-dominated industry as a woman has presented its unique challenges and opportunities. From my early days to my current role, each step has taught me the importance of resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determination. 👩💼 Empowering Women in Banking: Being a woman in banking means more than just climbing the corporate ladder; it's about paving the way for others to follow. I've had the privilege of mentoring and coaching many talented women, helping them navigate their careers and achieve their goals. Together, we are redefining what it means to be a leader in this industry. 💬 Lessons Learned: Resilience: Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Adaptability: The banking sector is ever-evolving; stay agile and open to change. Community: Build strong networks and support systems; we rise by lifting others. 🚀 Looking Ahead: My journey is far from over. I am excited about the future and the endless possibilities that lie ahead. As we continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings, I am committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and excellence in the banking sector. 🌟 To all the women aspiring to make their mark in banking, remember: your journey is your own, and every step you take contributes to a legacy of strength and inspiration. #WomenInBanking #Leadership #Resilience #Mentorship #BankingSector #CareerJourney #Empowerment #BreakingBarriers #Inspiration #FinancialServices

This International Women’s Month, I’ve had so many messages from women telling me about their amazing allies and the power of their advocacy. Importantly, the truly effective ones are those who see inclusion as an all-year-round consideration and not a fair-weather topic! Listen to a few of the memorable allies from the pods: Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO of CLOWD9, discussed his responsibilities in driving the company mission and inclusive culture. He puts particular emphasis on diversity of thought, ensuring you are proactive in attracting and retaining a diverse pool of talent from all backgrounds and experiences. Wasim Mushtaq, COO of Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT). Wassim shared his own journey into finance and how the support he received has led to him being incredibly active in supporting others  Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank. Richard reflects on his career experiences in different organisations, underlining the importance of both top-down and bottom-up efforts in promoting inclusivity. At the core of all the messages is the notion that even small actions, when done consistently, can add up to meaningful progress - we need the big policies, the forums, the government support, and legislation and, we need everyone to take part. Inclusion includes us all. Thank you for listening to FinTech's DEI Discussions Let’s listen  Let’s learn  Let’s #walkthetalk! #inclusion #fintech #recruitment #investinpeople #allyship #advocacy

Wonderful article that delivers the importance of diversity, working together and challenging ourselves is important to our business...........your thoughts?? New professional challenges require us to be open minded and embrace uncertainty, Stephanie Larivière says. Fostering this attitude has helped Larivière build and lead innovative teams with fresh perspectives. Read more of her story shared with Women of Influence.

At our second annual Citi Private Bank Women in Wealth Executive Leaders Forum, we discussed the growing economic power of women, the rise of women investors, and what it takes to succeed as a female entrepreneur. The event brought together an inspirational group of progress makers, including founders, investors, and executives. Attendees came away with new connections and fresh insights. Key takeaways – • Economic power is shifting, with women set to control over half of global wealth by the end of the decade. • Investing in women creates the ripple effect of investing in the world. • Own your power and use it to elevate women to achieve success: “Providing women with capital, connectivity, and counsel is critical.” Tracy Chadwell, Founding Partner, 1843 Capital. • “People treat you the way you treat yourself, and you have to own your seat at the table.” Kay Koplovitz, Founder, USA Networks & Co-founder & Chairman, Springboard Enterprises. • “Be engaged, be in the moment, be fearless. Fear will not take you anywhere.” Alicia Grande, Founder & CEO, Grande Cosmetics. Learn more about Citi’s private banking services for women: https://on.citi/3xvEUDo

Time is currency, treasure it. If you give someone your time, you really investing in that time & should be appreciated. As we invest time & effort in advocating for diversity & inclusion, we really investing our precious resource, being time for which we expect outcome of ROI. If you are in this space, don't give up, the ROI will eventually come as we see diverse economies, diverse organisations that are inclusive of everyone. #timeisprecious #diversityinclusion Time is valuable, use it wisely.