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IWD 2024: Fintech leaders reflect on industry progress: On International Women's Day 2024, we ask a group of inspiring female leaders what can be done to achieve gender parity in fintech and financial ...

Bridging the gender diversity gap: Insights from women leaders and founders in European fintech: Are we really making any progress towards equality of opportunity and parity in the European fintech industry? The statistics present a sobering ...

Has FinTech helped advance equality and inclusion in the financial industry? We think so. Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #Fintech #equality #inclusion #financeindustry

🗣️ “What are you doing for international women’s day” ? I am always conflicted with this question, as for me working with issues that pertain to equality of the genders isn’t just a “month-long” initiative or specified to a “day”. I don’t feel a need to call myself a “feminist” in my social profiles, as my actions for the last 5 years have been focused on leveling the professional field for women in the legal & finance sectors. I’ve been there - as the youngest female private banker at a global bank. I’ve also been there as the only “person of color” in rooms almost designed to make one feel out of place. Diversity & inclusion wasn’t actively implemented during my tenure in banking and the term “diversity hire” was the term used to describe someone like myself - as an insult. It wasn’t until this “diversity hire” outperformed her colleagues by 150% in client investment portfolios that the term disappeared in the abyss. How did I do that? It all starts with how you introduce yourself 😉 Comment “intro” below to receive your introduction formula for client meetings 👇🏻 #8m #internationalwomensday2024 #careerdevelopment #financeprofessionals #legalcareer

How can banks and #fintechs grow their business while boosting financial inclusion? By Designing for Women. In this episode of IFC Audio Stories Jessica Schnabel explains that “gender neutral” is not working and talks about how financial institutions can tailor products and services that target this critical and under-tapped customer base. Listen here: http://wrld.bg/PcR250R5Rei #BankingOnWomen

International Women’s Day serves not only as a celebration of how far we have come, but also as an important reminder for organisations and individuals to check in on themselves to ensure they are doing all they can to champion inclusion.   I've shared a blog for #InternationalWomensDay on the importance of breaking down barriers to finance for women and any customer experiencing inequality. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3wM6I5U   I'd love to hear your thoughts on how we can champion inclusion in financial services in the comments below.   #InspireInclusion

The landscape of the FinTech industry is rapidly evolving, with women in FinTech playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping its trajectory. A recent report from EY highlights the challenges women face in UK FinTech, shedding light on the gender pay gap and the need for regulatory measures to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the sector. We took these findings and generated an exclusive Holland Fintech overview on the power of Women in Fintech! Don't forget to read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dy7bJgyF #hollandfintech #fintech #womeninfintech

What is Boldness in Effective Transformational, Strategic, Thoughtful, and Servant Leadership? Discover and explore the scientific Pathway to Rising to World-class Challenges by Closing Digital Divide, Bridging Digital Skills Gaps, unlocking Human Potential, Unleashing Productivity and Tailoring World-class Solutions: - The expert-insight from a Bold Global Servant Leader, successful Tech-Savvy executive, and talented High-Tech expert with world-class experience, business acumen, cleverness, and digital growth mindset. Today, March 3, 2024, I will join a multinational TEAM of leaders, experts and executives for a "LIVE Discussion". This special session will cover questions about financing to low-income countries. For additional background and basic facts please refer to experts. We look forward to insightful, positive, productive, and intellectual conversation on new challenges. As a Bold Global Servant Leader with world-class experience, I put people at the heart of my generative AI strategy. I embark on a scientific journey. And I develop a Corporate Human-centric Culture of Trust, Mutual Respect and Collaboration. With digital acumen, I focus on transforming global challenges into great solutions through cutting-edge technologies.   1) How can low-income countries overcome their current challenges? 2) What are the potential opportunities on the horizon? 3) Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on lessons learned? What is Boldness in Effective Leadership? How can banks, NBFI, and FinTECH grow their business while boosting financial inclusion? How national, global and multinational financial institutions can tailor products and effective digital services?   1)In 2024, what is the list of the world's TOP 50 High Risks and Challenges? About the TOP 30 most in-demand skills and leadership competencies necessary for the critical role of C-suite Executives?  2) What is Boldness in Effective Leadership? How to describe the traits, characteristics, and habits of Bold C-suite Executives and Business Leaders? 3) How can organizations implement data strategies that keep pace with an evolving digital landscape?  What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Sustainability in macroeconomic and financial development? How reimagine sustainable Human Resources (H/R) evolution using Cutting-edge technologies? 4) What is Policy? How to assess the application of Cognitive and Generative AI in Policy Formulation, Problem-solving and Decision-making? 5) How to mitigate organizational systemic risks? Can AI streamline inefficient processes and help organizations save millions, billions, and trillions of dollars? 6) How to assess an organization's inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) program, project, and initiative? What is the fiduciary duty of the board of directors?

How to ensure better positioning for women in fintech? 💸 Women excel at running businesses. However, opaque promotion policies and other significant obstacles are a barrier, as indicated by as much as 25% of them ⚠️ It's worth remembering that only 10.1% of European fintechs have a female co-founder. This has to stop! Women deserve equal opportunities, so every team should ensure that they constitute a significant portion - at least 50%. Special recruitment interviews or collaboration with equality-focused foundations can help with this 🍀 Transparent communication regarding pay and career paths is also invaluable here 💸 But is diversity in fintech... profitable? Absolutely! 💎 It helps eliminate biases and harness the full potential of humans. Furthermore, it helps better understand the needs of diverse customer groups and opens the industry to creativity. Learn more about this from the linked article. #diversity #inclusion #gender #gendergap #equality

It was a pleasure representing Askari Bank at the 6th Annual Expo dedicated to women empowerment, gender diversity, equality and inclusion. The event brought together thought leaders, innovators, and advocates, all with a shared mission of creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all. At Askari Bank, we showcased our women-centric banking products, specifically designed to meet the financial needs of young female entrepreneurs. These products are not just about financial support but also about empowering women to take control of their financial destinies, enabling them to transform their ideas into thriving businesses. Through these initiatives, we aim to support women in breaking barriers and becoming key contributors to the financial system. Our commitment to empowering women goes beyond just words; it’s embedded in our strategic vision. By creating tailored solutions that recognize the unique challenges faced by women in business, we are actively working towards building an inclusive financial ecosystem where everyone, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities to succeed. #WomenEmpowerment #FinancialInclusion #WomenInBusiness #GenderEquality #AskariBank #WomenLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #Entrepreneurship