Read the latest news about WIBF, including regular updates from our president.

Sep
1
2017

WIBF TEAM STRATEGY DAY . MENTORING SCHEME . WAITING LISTS

I hope that you have each enjoyed a summer break, and are ready for Q3 and all that September and the “back to school” feeling it brings.

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Jul
4
2017

WIBF AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATIONS | GENEROSITY FOR 2017 WIBF CHARITY

As I reflect on last month's 20th Annual WIBF Awards for Achievement, I feel once more the great pride of WIBF in gathering together nearly 400 members of our industry at the London Hilton on Park Lane to celebrate the achievements of the afternoon's amazing winners

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Jun
9
2017

Women In banking champs 2017 announced as 20 years of role models are celebrated in landmark ceremony

  • Four award winners announced from inspiring shortlist of nominees, at the 20th anniversary WIBF Awards for Achievement
  • WIBF President Vivienne Artz pays tribute to courageous role models and announces launch of new WIBF Birmingham chapter
  • London Stock Exchange Group CEO Xavier Rolet highlights continued support of gender diversity, in his speech

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May
16
2017

An interview with Alison McGregor – CEO HSBC Scotland 

We are delighted to announce Alison McGregor, CEO HSBC Scotland has agreed to be our next High Profile Speaker

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May
5
2017

2017 Achievement Awards Shortlist Announced

2017 marks twenty years of the WIBF Awards for Achievement and to celebrate this anniversary the Awards and the Luncheon will be bigger and better than ever.

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May
3
2017

Women in Banking and Finance interviews Jayne-Anne Gadhia

WIBF were fortunate enough to interview the CEO of Virgin Money, Jayne-Anne Gadhia. A Chartered Accountant, she spent six years at Norwich Union (now Aviva) before becoming one of the founders of Virgin Direct in 1995.

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May
3
2017

May Newsletter

NEW PRESIDENT VIVIENNE ARTZ | 2017 WIBF AWARDS SHORTLIST REVEALED | WIBF BIRMINGHAM LAUNCH

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Apr
25
2017

WIBF HEAD OF OPERATIONS ON BRUMMELL MAGAZINE’S ONE’S TO WATCH LIST

We're delighted to hear that WIBF's Head of Operations Sharon Forder is on Brummell Magazine's Ones To Watch list for 2017

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Apr
2
2017

FAREWELL FROM JANET THOMAS | CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF THE WIBF AWARDS ON 9 JUNE | PAST WINNERS – GET IN TOUCH

‘President, Women in Banking and Finance’ is a name badge I have been proud to wear for the past three years. I have been proud to represent you, our members, and proud to step forward with you to seek out opportunities for our network and embrace the meaningful role we can play in our sector during these uncertain times.

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Mar
9
2017

NETWORK IS POWERFUL ALLY - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2OTH ANNIVERSARY WIBF AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT

  • 20th anniversary WIBF Awards for Achievement launch follows yesterday's International Women's Day Be Bold for Change celebrations across the globe
  • WIBF President calls for the industry to “pay it forward” and nominate for the 9 June celebration
  • Citi announced as headline sponsor of the WIBF Awards for Achievement, with keynote speaker, Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group and strong judging panel also revealed

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