Peer Learning

Best Practices and Networking

One of the most unique benefits the Alliance offers members is the opportunity to learn practical wisdom from the real-world experiences our members have on what it takes to build a profitable Women’s Market program. Our Peer Learning activities provide a wealth of information and valuable networking opportunities. Here’s what you can expect in 2024:

ANNUAL SUMMIT

The Summit brings together the entire membership with an intensive review of best practices, in-depth Case Studies and prominent guest speakers.

ALL-STARS ACADEMY

Our renowned six weeks long All-Stars Academy is the first immersion program dedicated to increasing the capabilities of the financial services community to target women as a distinct market.

DATA LEARNING SERIES

The Data Learning Series are designed to equip financial services providers with the skills needed to effectively use sex- disaggregated data to inform business decisions.

ALLIANCE HACK

The Alliance Hack encourages fintechs to capitalize on this multi-trillion-dollar opportunity by drawing on the deep expertise of Alliance members to support them in designing gender-intelligent solutions.

MENTORING PROGRAM

In our Mentoring Program, individuals from institutions with mature, successful programs are paired with peers implementing start-up or early-stage Women’s Market programs to promote best practice sharing and discussion.

TASK FORCES

Whether for D&I, Data or Communications, Task Forces create a space for members to share their successes, exchange ideas and problem solve. It also helps build communities of practitioners and champions across the network.

WORKING GROUPS

Working Groups connect members for in-depth discussions on key areas of the Women’s Market, meeting on a regular basis for guided interactive webinars on the Working Group’s theme.

WOMEN'S MARKETS WORKFORCE TRAINING

The Women’s Markets Workforce Training teaches FSP staff about the strategic importance of a Women’s Markets program and teaches the frontline in particular, how to treat women customers with empathy and offer them a range of solutions that meet their needs.

STUDY TOURS

Study Tours offer FSPs looking to take their programs to the next level the opportunity to meet the teams responsible for developing and implementing world-class programs and discuss best practices and lessons learned.

ASK THE EXPERT

Ask the Expert is an e-service enabling members to consult with Women’s Market experts on any aspect of their initiatives they need help illuminating.

A PRIMER ON THE FEMALE ECONOMY

This course provides a high-level introduction to guide Alliance members at the beginning of their journey on how to develop a women-centered strategy.

FINTECH FRIDAYS

Fintech Fridays answer two main needs identified by fintechs: Capacity Building & Meet-Ups. It drives awareness of the female economy and allows fintechs, FSPs and investors to build connections and open new market opportunities.

What the Experts Say

The Peer Learning which underlies the Alliance’s existence is super powerful. Members that are very successful in this space share best practices and help newer members navigate the challenges and better understand the market.

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