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Why employers must provide equity of support to employees – and not just because it’s International Women’s Day

March 8, 2024

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Sue Whitbread

As the theme of this year’s global International Women’s Day (IWD) taking place today, is to ‘inspire inclusion’, Towergate Health & Protection is reminding employers of the importance of providing female employees with equal, adequate, and appropriate support throughout their careers. Two of Towergate Health & Protection’s inspirational women have provided their thoughts regarding changes…
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International Women’s Day: 3 female-run funds

March 8, 2024

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Meg Bratley

International Women’s Day: HL’s Hasler identifies 3 female-run funds of note Victoria Hasler, Head of Fund Research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Diversity is a popular topic in the fund management industry today. However, whilst great strides have been made over the last few decades, it is fair to say that progress is slower than many had hoped,…
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Praetura Commercial Finance’s Lisa Wood comments on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023

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Brandon Russell

Written by Lisa Wood, managing director and co-founder of Praetura Commercial Finance I’ve played a leading role at Praetura Commercial Finance since its formation in 2016, and our achievements have been plentiful over the last several years. We’ve grown the PCF loanbook to more than £100m, and have lent to some fantastic businesses, such as…
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What does International Women’s Day have to do with Consumer Duty?

March 8, 2023

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Brandon Russell

Written by Junaid Mujaver, Partner of Financial Services at operations consultancy Newton As we recognise International Women’s Day 2023, it is a time to reflect on how far the fight for gender equality has come, and equally, how far there is still to go. When it comes to finances, women have historically not had equal…
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#IWD2022: experts welcome International Women’s Day to celebrate the growing role of women in financial services

March 8, 2022

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Sue Whitbread

Today, as we celebrate the role of women in financial services as part of International Women’s Day (#IWD2022), we hear some of the voices of experts working across different areas within financial services. We thank Louise Jeffreys, Sally Walton and Tosin James-Odukoy for sharing their own work experiences with us, as well as how they…
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Quilter Cheviot partners with the WealthiHer network ahead of International Women’s Day webinars

February 25, 2022

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Sue Whitbread

Quilter Cheviot is proud to announce a partnership with the WealthiHer Network, alongside a new webinar series around International Women’s Day aimed at boosting female financial empowerment. The WealthiHer Network is a leading professional network offering women the knowledge, tools and confidence they need to manage and grow their wealth. International Women’s Day occurs on…
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What can advisers expect from today’s Budget? We’ll be bringing you all the latest analysis, news and views as they happen – here on IFA Magazine

March 6, 2024

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Sue Whitbread

With the eyes and ears of UK financial services focused on what Chancellor Hunt will reveal in his Spring Budget at lunchtime today, the good news is that for IFA Magazine readers, we’ll be doing a lot of the heavy lifting here on IFA Magazine’s dedicated ‘BUDGET 2024 NEWS & ANALYSIS SECTION‘ The team and…
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Women in finance: Axyon AI’s Francesca Campanelli reflects on her long career in celebration of International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023

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Brandon Russell

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, Francesca Campanelli, Chief Commercial Officer at Axyon AI reflects on her career and tells us why she believes that ‘the tide is starting to turn’ when it comes to closing the gender gap in financial services. “When I started my career as a portfolio manager, I used to…
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‘Why I believe International Women’s Day can inspire us all to greater happiness and success’; Mazars Director & Financial Planner, Laura Thursfield

March 8, 2023

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Brandon Russell

As we reflect on the role of women in finance. Laura Thursfield, Director & Chartered Financial Planner at Mazars, is in reflective mood. Contributing to IFA Magazine’s campaign in celebrating International Women’s Day, Laura shares some of her thoughts on how we financial planning professionals can use today to not only inspire others but also…
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Wednesday newspaper round-up: Rent controls, car makers, Elon Musk

March 9, 2022

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Jacqueline Wilson

Sadiq Khan has called on ministers to grant him powers to freeze private rents in London, amid a push by Labour over cost of living issues which also saw the party reiterate its call for the scrapping of the planned increase in national insurance contributions. The mayor has previously called on the government to allow…
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