The Value of Banking on Women The GBA Master Class kicked off the 2017 Summit with a presentation on why

Studying Global Best Practice The GBA Master Class continued with a series of Case Studies from three GBA best practice

Exploring EBRD’s SME and Gender Commitments Nick Tesseyman introduced the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s approach to the Women’s Market,

Leveraging the Women’s Market Ecosystem Jill Pay, Chair of the Pink Shoe Steering Committee and a former official of the

Global Economic Growth RBS Chief Economist Stephen Boyle shared his outlook on the global economy, explaining how some growth is expected,

Changing the Status Quo Eimear Creaven discussed how Mastercard is working with its partners to bring millions of people, many

Game-Changing Innovations This panel brought together practitioners across three continents and two sectors to discuss how disruption and innovation in

Return on Equity Leaders in gender finance discussed the current state of gender lens investing, the different lenses that can

The Women’s Market for Insurance As women’s risk mitigation needs continue to grow, a strong business case for insurance companies

Lessons from the UK Recognizing that over 25 percent of small businesses, many women-owned, are rejected for business bank loans

Untapped Opportunity This panel recognized the evolution of the financial services industry from not allowing women the right to have

Walking the Talk This panel discussion highlighted that women represent only around 15 percent of senior management positions in the financial

What Next? This panel explored what it has taken to fully embed panelists’ Women’s Market programs into their banks. Contributors

Creating Connections In this session, Andy Lopata, Business Networking Specialist, shared common misperceptions of what constitutes effective networking and tips

Bringing Women Together This panel explored the value of networks, particularly for women. Panelists shared their experiences with their own

Toward Gender Equality Four male CEOs had an honest conversation with Inez about why they support their banks’ Women’s Market

Honoring Excellence We are thrilled to recognize the contributions of 12 outstanding GBA members making a difference in the female