Women in Finance Group

We can't wait to host the boxing masterclass in two weeks - networking and boxing - who knew it was such a great combo? #womeninfinance #womeninsports

We are delighted to have One Ten Associates as one of our partners for 2025. Thank you Mush Ali and team for your continued support.

As we look to host our boxing event thought it would be Interesting to share the evolution of Women's boxing: During the 1920s, Professor Andrew Newton formed a Women's Boxing Club in London, however women's boxing was hugely controversial. In 1926, Shoreditch borough council banned an exhibition match between boxers Annie Newton and Madge Baker.The Mayor of Hackney, wrote, "I regard this proposed exhibition of women boxers as a gratification of the sensual ideals of a crowd of vulgar men. In 1988 the Swedish Amateur Boxing Association sanctioned events for women. In 1997 the British Amateur Boxing Association sanctioned its first boxing competition for women The British Boxing Board of Control refused to issue licenses to women until they issued one to Jane Couch (British former professional boxer)in 1998 The International Boxing Association (amateur) approved the first European Cup for Women in 1999 and the first World Championship for women in 2001.  In 2001 Women's World Amateur Boxing Championships, were held in Scranton, in the United States. Women were allowed to competitively box for the first time at the Olympics in 2012 in London, producing the world's first 12 female Olympic medalist boxers. In 2015 the World Boxing Federation unified various women's titles to have one title holder. In 2024, Cindy Ngamba became the first boxer chosen for the Refugee Olympic Team, later that year she became the first medalist for the Refugee Olympic Team at the Olympics, having won bronze in women’s 75 kg boxing at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Interesting video below- Gordon Sisters Boxing in an American short black-and-white silent film directed by Thomas A. Edison. It is one of the earliest female boxing movies. (enjoy!) https://lnkd.in/eP8VJt9P

Fight night! Get your gloves on…. Women in Finance is excited to announce that we have secured a trio of professional female boxers for our next sport series event “Boxing Masterclass” on Feb 25th 2025. They will be teaching the members on how to throw shots like a pro and sharing their own experiences as women who train relentlessly in one of the most challenging sports in the world! If you’d like to register an interest to attend then please reach out via our website https://lnkd.in/eUvujzCn. Hurry most places have already been taken. As always this event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors RFA George Ralph CITP Amar Shah ProFundCom Paul Das and One Ten Associates Mush Ali and we would also like to mention Summit Sports Oliver Weingarten for their help with sourcing boxing professionals. It is going to be a knock-out event! #womeninsports #womeninbusines #womensupportingwomen #maleallys

Women in Finance had a fantastic week at at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this past week, the women’s agenda was prominently featured, emphasizing the critical role of gender equality in addressing global challenges. It was great to see several female communities present in Davos; The Female Quotient, Women inspiring networks including the Women in Finance Group. Key takeaways from last week: 1. Equality Moonshot Initiative The World Woman Davos Agenda introduced the “Equality Moonshot,” a bold vision to reimagine a sustainable planet and thriving global economy by placing gender equality at the center of global decision-making. 2. Inclusive Leadership in the Intelligent Age Discussions highlighted the importance of women’s leadership in the era of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. Emphasis was placed on ensuring women are not only beneficiaries but also leaders and innovators shaping the future. 3. Diversity as a Catalyst for Growth Research presented at the forum demonstrated that organizations with gender-diverse teams outperform their peers by 25% in profitability. This data reinforces the business case for diversity and the need for inclusive leadership across sectors. 4. Health Equity and Economic Benefits A new report detailed the disadvantages women face in global healthcare and highlighted the economic benefits of closing this gap. Ensuring women’s health was presented as not only a moral imperative but also essential for economic growth. 5. Global Cooperation for Women’s Empowerment The forum called for enhanced global cooperation to empower women, recognizing that gender equality is a shared responsibility. Collaborations between governments, corporations, and civil society were deemed crucial for creating a more equitable and sustainable future.

Excited to share Podcast 9 with Sally Bridgeland FIA FRSA BSc ARCS; Chair of Brunel Pension Partnership Limited Development Bank of Wales BelleVie | B Corp™ https://lnkd.in/eeKCQ4SM #womeninfinance

We couldn't have hoped for a better turnout. Thank you to all the panellists and the Women in Finance Group members. The feedback has been incredible which is what makes this worth doing! Key highlights from the evening: - Negotiation is a hugely important skillset- tips and advice on how to sharpen those skills - Think about your next role and your career more strategically and have a five a year plan - Focus on the key stuff when negotiating (whatever that is for you- pay, benefits, flexible working) - Own it - don't make apologies for being a woman and needing flexibility - Review your employment contract and take help from professionals if needed and so much more in terms of important advice and tips shared ! Thank you Vanessa Lee Taub DBS Bank Mush Ali One Ten Associates

We are excited to host the first event of 2025 “How to negotiate your career” We look forward to seeing you at the event next week! Thank you to One Ten Associates Mush Ali and DBS Bank Vanessa Lee Taub #womeninfinance #womeninbusiness #maleallies

Look forward to moderating the upcoming event “How to negotiate your career” with a lineup of fantastic panellist’s Mush Ali Emily Chalkley Sheila Schroeder Karen Zachary The event is now oversubscribed and closed for any further registrations #womeninfinance #womeninbusiness

Women in Finance Podcast series with Karen Lam Lam, Head of Investment Specialists -Private Credit, M&G plc https://lnkd.in/e9FZXESJ