Mark Freed / 03 Dec 2018
Rhiannon Wakefield - Managing Director at Barclays Bank It’s been interesting writing this piece because it’s made me realise that you can have an objective of working in a particular industry, or a position you want to be in but often the road that takes...
Read moreMark Freed / 31 Oct 2018
My journey hasn't always been easy or simple, and some of the choices I've made have left me vulnerable. I'm often asked how a girl from a village in Belarus progressed to being a successful KYC/AML Specialist in London. Each time I tell my story...
Read moreMark Freed / 29 Oct 2018
“We were told we could never have children so when I fell pregnant after being at One Savings Bank for a few months, it was a bit of a shock!” This is how my career as a surveyor at One Savings Bank began. After two...
Read moreMark Freed / 10 Sep 2018
Inspiring Women - Priscila Rocco Ignacio - Realising My Dreams My career has taken me from Brazil to England, and from law firms to financial services. I’ve worked hard to become a specialist in my field and I feel as though I’ve seized...
Read moreMark Freed / 23 Aug 2018
Romania, Brussels, New York, Bangkok, London – Mihaela Breg has carved out her global career with hard work, self-sufficiency and determination. I have enjoyed a really diverse career, travelling the world with my roles and experiencing many different working environments. I’ve learnt that the journey is...
Read moreMark Freed / 12 Aug 2018
Story reproduced from the BBC 100 Women Series: 'Signing a gagging clause set me free' Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have been in the news recently - their controversial use by Harvey Weinstein and President Trump's lawyer has led some to question whether they disempower women. Here, one woman tells her story...
Read moreMark Freed / 23 Jul 2018
Embracing new experiences, rolling up sleeves and getting stuck in! Nidhi Nikum has enjoyed a varied career in IT with ANZ, travelling the world with her job. She has shared some of her experiences and, indeed, highlights with E2W. I’ve been at ANZ for...
Read moreMark Freed / 28 Jun 2018
E2W is speaking to women who have been working in financial services over the decades to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women securing the vote. This month Laura Wallis shares her inspiring story. Laura Wallis Head of Overseas Banks Division | International Banks Supervision | Prudential...
Read moreMark Freed / 23 Jun 2018
Kathrine Virginia "Kathy" Switzer (born January 5, 1947, in Amberg, Germany is an American marathon runner, author, and television commentator. In 1967, she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entry. During her run, race official Jock Semple...
Read moreTina.Freed / 12 Jun 2018
An intersteting and insightful interview with Anne Boden Starling Bank founder in The Guardian “Women have to achieve more, work harder, and be much more perfect to get the job compared with a man. As long as we have the majority of promotions and appointments being made by...
Read moreMark Freed / 17 May 2018
Fearless Girl who has inspired many and become a global symbol of diversity meets Robyn Clarke who in the last year has, along with the rest of the brilliant team at E2W Limited, helped and supported hundreds of women to progress, return to or continue in their financial...
Read moreMark Freed / 08 May 2018
Delighted to see our client Morgan Stanley become the first major banking firm to promote a woman to its most senior job in London, naming Clare Woodman head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Morgan Stanley has become the first major banking firm to promote a woman to...
Read moreMark Freed / 28 Mar 2018
E2W is speaking to women who have been working in financial services over the decades to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women securing the vote. Jodi Young has shared her career with us as well as how she would advocate approaching your career. Jodi Young, Head of UK...
Read moreTina.Freed / 02 Mar 2018
It’s International Women’s Day and its slogan this year is ‘Press for Progress’. Tina Freed encourages you to stand up and be counted and do your bit to press for progress, however large or small. What could you do? ...
Read moreMark Freed / 22 Feb 2018
E2W is at the forefront of helping to nurture the women of the future in the financial services’ industry. We’re thrilled that our pilot collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment has been a huge success. At E2W, we are passionate about...
Read moreMark Freed / 31 Jan 2018
As part of our Vote100 series on women’s careers, Caroline Kings tells us about her contribution to …. staff morale and asks where were you in the 2008 financial crisis? In the 2008 financial crisis, Caroline Kings was working for Goldman Sachs. Working long hours, she...
Read moreMark Freed / 31 Jan 2018
As part of our Vote100 series on women’s careers, Sarah Ristine walks us through her successful career at some of the leading investment banks in North America and London. Like a lot of English and Theater majors, I came around to this career through the side door. ...
Read moreMark Freed / 23 Jan 2018
Emmeline Pankhurst rocked the boat and changed women’s role in society. E2W has provided evidence to the Treasury Select Commitee's women in finance Inquiry and E2W CEO Mark Freed explains how you too can shake up society. When Emmeline Pankhurst died in 1928,...
Read moreMark Freed / 19 Jan 2018
As part of our Vote100 series on women’s careers, Anne Hargreaves walks us through her successful career in Technology at some of the leading investment banks, shares her views on women in this sector and explains how so many of the skills learnt are transferable. Unlike many people,...
Read moreTina.Freed / 04 Jan 2018
E2W membership is open to women in financial services. Our aim is to help you succeed in your career aspirations, whatever they may be. We have built a growing, supportive community where women can learn from, and be motivated by, each other. Together, with the tangible...
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