The following are a selection of news and thought leadership articles created for our Members and shared here for all:
Katie.Dix / 18 Jul 2019
Some might think that an economics degree from Yale University and an MBA from INSEAD guarantee a stable career in financial services, but mine has still had its ups and downs. I’ve had to take risks, be innovative and be an entrepreneur; but ultimately the skills I&rsquo...
Read moreMark.Freed / 15 Jul 2019
I’ve heard a lot of senior bankers recently saying that we will not get more women at the top in financial services by firms recruiting each other’s women. When you look at the backgrounds of the people saying this, most of them got to the...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 11 Jul 2019
We know that the E2W members are not one dimensional City working machines, but that they have lives outside of work, hobbies and top tips that they want to share. Our 'quick fire questions with...' has some serious questions about working in financial services and more...
Read moreMark.Freed / 11 Jul 2019
I attended an event a few weeks ago promoting careers in FX for women. One thing I learnt from the panellists of senior figures is that, the FX sector was a male dominated, macho, tetestrone fuelled industry in the past but it's ok now! This got me thinking... ...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 28 Jun 2019
Alessandra Wall - Recap of insights from my trip to the UK. It's early on a Monday afternoon I'm slightly jet lagged and slowly catching up with work tasks and responsibilities that have been on hold for the past two weeks. Although there is much to do, I...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 28 Jun 2019
David has twenty years’ experience in audit and risk management having previously been Head of Operational Risk at Threadneedle Asset Management and Global Head of Operational Risk at ICAP Group. David has experience developing and implementing operational risk frameworks, risk based regulatory capital assessments, risk appetite and corporate governance....
Read moreKatie.Dix / 27 Jun 2019
Make an impact – have an opinion Oscar Wilde is quoted saying: “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions.” Pause and re-read. Harsh isn’t it? Certainly made me sit back and question where I’m following or repeating others...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 27 Jun 2019
In these series of pieces, I have shared with you my thoughts on dressing down – the pros and cons – and then when you’ve decided to dress down, what impact your clothes can have on your performance and how you’re perceived by your colleagues. ...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 20 Jun 2019
Our coaching services are designed to support women in their aspirations and development. We understand that coaching is a two-way relationship and will always have your best interests in mind. We are proud to support you in your ambitions and share in the excitement of your success. About Sarah I...
Read moreMark.Freed / 19 Jun 2019
As we are readying ourselves to cheer the Lionesses through another, hopefully, successful women’s Football World Cup campaign, it reminded me of the announcement by the Football Association that Barclays is to become the FA Women's Super League’s first ever title sponsor, in a...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 19 Jun 2019
Invesco are kindly hosting an E2W event in September around the theme of Resposible Investing. Elena Vydrine, a member of E2W, will be publishing a series of blogs in the run up to the event on the topic of ESG. If you would like to sign up to...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 14 Jun 2019
“Inspirational” and “thought provoking” were just two of the comments made by E2W members who attended the “super-charging your performance” event delivered by our fantastic coach Nikki Hinksman and kindly hosted by our partners at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The interactive session...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 14 Jun 2019
We know that the E2W members are not one dimensional City working machines, but that they have lives outside of work, hobbies and top tips that they want to share. Our 'quick fire questions with...' has some serious questions about working in financial services and more...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 06 Jun 2019
Nikki Hinksman I was recently watching some footage of Jordan Peterson talking about gender equality. I know he is pretty controversial figure and there are plenty of people that either love him or hate him, so that got me curious! As a clinical psychiatrist and professor of psychology his...
Read moreMark.Freed / 05 Jun 2019
So I’ve always been trouble...but I’ve tried to be positive and a maker. Last night, nearly 50 years after the first photo was taken, I receive an award for bringing the three together. I am now officially a 'Positive Troublemaker' in making diversity matter! Thank European...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 30 May 2019
We know that the E2W members are not one dimensional City working machines, but that they have lives outside of work, hobbies and top tips that they want to share. Our 'quick fire questions with...' has some serious questions about working in financial services and more...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 24 May 2019
E2W members met the team behind the Women in Finance Charter. Hosted by our friends and partners at Man Group, on Wednesday morning 22nd May, the team from the HM Treasury behind the Women in Finance Charter took the opportunity to meet E2W members - senior women...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 24 May 2019
We had a really great and inspiring evening a couple of weeks ago at the inaugural meeting of our E2W Advisory Board. The advisory board is drawn from a cross section of our members, clients and supporters. All possess a passion for improving diversity in financial services and a...
Read moreKatie.Dix / 23 May 2019
E2W are delighted to be working with Sheena Shah, founder of ElevatHer app. ElevatHer is a networking app for women in Financial Services to keep up to date with topical events, regular blog posts and to connect with females in the industry. You can keep up to date...
Read moreMark.Freed / 17 May 2019
On Wednesday we exhibited and Mark spoke at the Women of the Square Mile Conference at Olympia. These are some of the comments: Wow. Just wow! What an incredible day it was on Wednesday 15th May, at Women of The Square Mile 2019! I hope you all enjoyed the day...
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