Women in Finace Archives

26 Aug 2024

It’s time to change the narrative

By Staff Writer

Olga Constantatos, Head: Credit at Futuregrowth Asset Management believes the differing attitudes towards men and women needs to change. It’s often a no-win situation for women, who are seen as being distracted employees when they are trying to be a good mother, or seen as a bad mother if they spend too much time at...

22 Aug 2024

Female financial services execs on owning your space in a corporate world

By Staff Writer

By: Wendy Myers, Head of Securities at PSG Wealth, Anet Ahern, CEO at PSG Asset Management and Karen Rimmer, Head of Distribution: PSG Insure The World Economic Forum 2024 Global Gender Gap Report shows that globally, women’s representation in senior leadership roles across every industry has seen ‘modest improvements’ since 2016, with the financial services...

20 Aug 2024

Embrace the offers of help and don’t feel guilty!

By Staff Writer

By: Zukiswa Mpalweni, Financial Director, Fairheads Benefit Services Can you share some key milestones and challenges in your career journey that led you to a senior position in the finance industry?My career started when my kids were young, and I was also studying part time. In those days there was no flexitime, let alone work...

07 Aug 2024

It’s all about development initiatives, determination and perseverance

By Staff Writer

Angelique Kalam, Head: Sustainable Investment Practices at Futuregrowth Asset Management believes there has been growing awareness in terms of gender diversity in the financial industry, and that female appointments have been increasing. She does feel, however, that more initiatives could be implemented to make the career path of women easier, including implementing clear goals on...