Women In Banking and Finance Fortnightly Newsletter
Introducing our WiBF 2023 National Industry Awards Key Note Speaker!
We are thrilled and honoured to announce that WiBF 's president, Sangeeta Venkatesan , will be interviewing Allegra Spender, at our upcoming awards celebration. The wealth of knowledge, expertise, and inspirational insights these women bring, promises to make this event a truly unforgettable experience. Join us as we engage with Allegra Spender and gain valuable perspectives that are sure to leave a lasting impact. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of an extraordinary event! ?
Allegra Spender is the Independent Member for Wentworth. She was elected in May 2022 on a platform climate action, political integrity, future-focused economic reform, gender equity and decency. Allegra went to Ascham School in Edgecliff, has an Economics degree from Cambridge University, an MScfrom the University of London, and has completed business courses at Harvard and Dartmouth College. Before parliament, Allegra worked as a business analyst at McKinsey, a policy analyst with UK Treasury andwas later the Managing Director at Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd. Allegra was also the chair of the Sydney Renewable Power Company and CEO of the Australian Business and Community Network, which addresses educational disadvantage by partnering low socio-economic schools with leading Australian businesses.
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A new WiBF member experience coming soon!?
Exciting news! We are delighted to announce Women in Banking and Finance (WiBF) are launching a new website and member dashboard!
WiBF’s new website and member dashboard will assist us in continuing to grow our online community and will be your go-to for professional and personal growth. We’re proud to offer a new platform that will provide a seamless user experience for our members, where you will be able to register for program placements, submit content, view important news announcements, and much more! Members can also continue to reap the benefits of being a WiBF Corporate Member, by registering for our free webinars, as well as watch WiBF on Demand with over 100 past webinars across various topics, available to stream on demand in the members dashboard.
Click below to watch our demo video below to get a taste of the new WiBF platform.
Get ready to sign in, learn, discover and connect on our new platform.
Stay tuned and get ready to learn, discover and connect on our new platform.
Welcome our second cohort of WiBF's Workplace Wellbeing & Flourishing Leadership Program
We are thrilled to welcome our second cohort of WiBF's Workplace Wellbeing & Flourishing Leadership Program !
We kicked off our second intake with 95 participants joining across 43 organisations. It was an incredibly successful welcome and introduction session where participants had the opportunity to connect with their cohort peers and meet their facilitator, Andrew Rooke .
WiBF's Workplace Wellbeing & Flourishing Leadership Program is tailored for professionals at all levels, from entry-level to executive positions. This program is open to everyone. If you missed joining the second cohort, you can still be a part of our third and final cohort in 2023 which will start, October 6th 2023.
Welcome WiBF’s Newest Team Member
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WiBF is pleased to announce the arrival of Lisa Wallis to the team as Business Development Executive.
Lisa Wallis brings over a decade of experience in sales, marketing and management to the team. Lisa is an avid advocate for equality in workplaces, and having returned to the workforce after an extended maternity leave, she is particularly passionate about creating and promoting pathways to facilitate a smooth return to the workforce following prolonged breaks. ? ?
Lisa looks forward to meeting WiBF members, building the membership base and ensuring that all members receive an exceptional experience.
She can be reached at [email protected] and 0422 139 440.
From left to right: Lisa Wallis - Business Development Executive, Kiesha Back - Marketing Coordinator, Rosie Arnautovic - Events & Education Coordinator, Katarina Aldeguer - Operations Manager, Stephanie Girard - Chief Executive Officer.
Register for WiBF upcoming webinars and events !
WiBF webinars are FREE for WiBF member and are our way of empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and reach new heights in your professional journey. We also want to remind members to register of our upcoming first-ever Global Virtual Panel with WiBF Australia and WiBF UK ( Women in Banking and Finance - UK ) - it’s FREE for members.
Don’t miss out, register now!
Too busy at lunch to join WiBF webinars live?
Catch up in the dashboard! Watch over 100 past webinars, covering various topics, anytime.
Log into your WiBF Member Dashboard to watch our most recent webinar, The 5 Directions for Recalculating - How to Navigate Change Powerfully with GPS Girl, Karen Jacobsen .
Click below to watch the snippet, or log into your dashboard to view the full recording.
Industry News
When it comes to new technological advances, we can’t escape the growing impact of AI and its frightening reaches. For distinguished Professor Fang Chen from the UTS’ Data Science Institute, the most critical aspect in working towards transformative impact is embracing inclusivity and diversity in AI.
“In the past, AI was very strictly just about computer science, but now…there are different skills involved, and women bring a range of very unique strengths to the field.”
Article by Jessie Tu
WiBF is a not-for-profit membership association aimed at increasing the representation of female leaders in the banking and finance sector. WiBF is immensely grateful for the unwavering support of its Corporate Members, without whom our work would not be possible.