ICMA Women's Network

Join the ICMA Women’s Network for an enlightening feature presentation by Jean Evans - Networking Architect, where she will dispel common myths about networking and guide us in reshaping our perspectives. Jean will share valuable insights on how to build and leverage networks effectively, ensuring they are robust and ready to support us in both personal and professional contexts. Following the presentation, Jean will lead a practical masterclass, encouraging attendees to apply her strategies and tips in real-time. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your networking prowess and build connections that truly matter! This in-person event is open to ICMA members and is free to attend. To register: https://lnkd.in/ehzd7_5e

ICMA - International Capital Market Association Women's Network France representative and Product Manager at Euroclear, Caroline Derocle, answered our questions about gender equality in the workplace. ❓ Greatest enabler for gender equality: 🎤 Setting up concrete objectives in terms of recruitment, representation at all levels including executive committees, promotions, compensation, training, etc… Commitment of top management is also key. ❓ How you’ve addressed gender inequality at your firm: 🎤 I always try to challenge gender biases in my day to day work whether in meetings, interactions with colleagues or hiring decisions. ❓ Main challenges for women in the period ahead: The gender pay gap, work-life balance, and, in some regions, barriers to accessing education, limiting their opportunities for personal and professional growth. ❓ Best advice you’ve received: 🎤 I will mention two : self-confidence in your skills and ability to progress, and making your work visible. ❓ Biggest passion outside of work: 🎤 I love to spend time with family and friends, to create strong links and memories. I also enjoy running and I participated in the Paris and New York marathons. ❓ The future for women in 3 words: 🎤 Empowerment, Equality, Influence. #IWN #WomensNetwork #ICMA #DEandI https://lnkd.in/dMx7Ge9

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ICMA - International Capital Market Association Women's Network APAC representative and Executive Director, Global Markets Division at Crédit Agricole CIB, Desiree Sumilang, answered our questions about gender equality in the workplace. ❓ Greatest enabler for gender equality: 🎤 Supporting women and men with family aspirations and responsibilities. This support comes from leadership fostering an environment that promotes open communication, flexible working and the use of technology. ❓ How you’ve addressed gender inequality at your firm: 🎤 Beginning with an internally commissioned survey, my firm’s leadership has started a frank and open discussion globally to identify why the majority of women that begin their careers at the firm are not rising through the ranks to take up senior positions. ❓ Worst advice you’ve received: 🎤 I joined a London law firm despite advice from a professor who called it a “career killer” to work outside of my home country. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. As someone who thrived in an international setting, it was perfect. ❓ Biggest passion outside of work: 🎤 My biggest passion outside of work is my family. My schedule before and after work revolves around three young children, starting at 6 am until bedtime. My other passion is to support the institutions that have enabled me to pursue the career that I have today. I do this by serving on the boards of my educational institutions and Allen & Overy. I am often the only Asian face, the only woman, the only American national or the only overseas person in a board meeting. As such, I feel a duty to be seen and heard on behalf of many others like me who are not present. ❓ The future for women in 3 words: 🎤 Visible. Empowered. Included. #IWN #WomensNetwork #ICMA #DEandI https://lnkd.in/dMx7Ge9

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Chair of ICMA - International Capital Market Association's Market Infrastructure Advisory Group and Head of EMEA and APAC and CEO at MarketAxess, London, Christophe Roupie, answered our questions about gender equality in the workplace. ❓ Greatest enabler for gender equality: 🎤 A little less conversation, a little more action please! Action, not words, will be what drives us to true gender equality. Those in positions of power and influence will need to have the courage of their convictions. ❓ How you’ve addressed gender inequality at your firm: 🎤 Both top-down and bottom-up. We’ve actively recruited new female members of our board of directors and we've reshaped our recruitment processes to ensure absolute equality and diversity in our hiring. A special achievement has been the development of the Women at MarketAxess network, a global initiative offering female employees an opportunity to grow their network, develop skills and ultimately grow their careers. ❓ Main challenges for women in the period ahead: 🎤 The challenges ahead are no doubt the same as the challenges behind. Stereotypes, bias, intractable industry frameworks and expectations. ❓ Best/worst advice you’ve received: 🎤 Rather than answer this directly, I think I will just say this: In life we receive a lot of advice, not all of it wanted and not all of it good. I think the key is to follow your own advice and be your own best advocate for change. ❓ Biggest passion outside of work: 🎤 The unconditional love I have for my wife and my two boys, and their unconditional support for my professional life. It makes everything else much easier. ❓ Further actions that ICMA can take to promote gender balance: 🎤 The success of the IWN in the past 10 years has been phenomenal, growing from a small presence in the UK to thousands of members across multiple jurisdictions. Keep growing, numbers matter. #IWN #WomensNetwork #ICMA #DEandI https://lnkd.in/dMx7Ge9

The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day (on 10 October) is “it’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”. Safeguarding the mental health of employees in the workplace is vital because of its impact on productivity, attendance and overall performance. When left untreated, the economic cost of mental illness is estimated by the WHO at US$1 trillion annually. Looking after ourselves and our people is also the morally right thing to do. In this ICMA Women's Network (IWN) event, our speaker Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter, will by reference to his own experience explore how to identify and manage our triggers, and what we can do to prioritise our mental health on a personal level. He will also explain how the Mindful Business Charter (MBC) supports firms at an organisational level to build best practices and remove unnecessary sources of stress in order to promote better mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Finally, Rachael Forsberg (MBC) will share strategies on how simple, sustainable changes in our sleeping habits, diet and lifestyle can optimise our mood and contribute to our overall wellbeing. This in-person event is open to ICMA members and is free to attend. Please note that ICMA Women’s Network events are open to all genders, so we encourage female registrants to bring along a colleague of another gender. Register: https://lnkd.in/e58bHpbU

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IWN Ireland representative and Partner at A&L Goodbody LLP, Sinead O'Connor, answered our questions about gender equality in the workplace. ❓ Greatest enabler for gender equality: 🎤 Providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of gender is an imperative. ❓ How you’ve addressed gender inequality at your firm: 🎤 We recognise the importance of mentors and role models for career progression. We have a dedicated sponsorship and mentorship programme for female employees which has had a significant impact. ❓ Main challenges for women in the period ahead: 🎤 Lack of role models and also programmes / initiatives that are having a positive impact being withdrawn in challenging times. ❓ Best advice you’ve received: 🎤Speak up, your opinion and perspective matter! #IWN #WomensNetwork #Ireland #DEandI

We are pleased to announce that the 57th edition of ICMA’s Annual General Meeting & Conference will be held on June 4 to 6, 2025 in Frankfurt. We are also excited to announce that next year’s event will take on a new format with the AGM now taking place in the afternoon of Wednesday June 4, before the Welcome Reception. This will allow us to dedicate a full day and half to the conference proceedings on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 with more targeted workshops and networking sessions. We look forward to building on the success of this year’s AGM in Brussels, which attracted 1,200 senior public sector officials, bankers, investors, market infrastructure providers and lawyers active in the cross-border bond markets, representing 330 institutions from 46 countries, along with academics and journalists. Meet the international capital market in Frankfurt at the 2025 ICMA AGM and Conference. We will be announcing the various sponsorship and exhibition opportunities by the end of August 2024. To register your early interest, please contact Luke Byrne via luke.byrne@icmagroup.org The full 2025 Conference agenda will be announced in February 2025. Registrations will also open at this time. For speaking enquiries, please contact Managing Director, Membership & Communications, Allan Malvar via allan.malvar@icmagroup.org More information: https://lnkd.in/etW5sH9q #ICMAAGMandConference #Frankfurt #CapitalMarkets