November 2024

Giving Tuesday: Providing Crucial Resources for Women and Girls

By Christine Lee, Liquidnet

2024 STA WIF Vice Chair

Naturally, this time of year we're brainstorming the best possible gifts for him, for her, and for everyone in between. In the midst of the long shopping lines and credit card charges, it's important to take a step back and remind ourselves the importance of extending our time and resources to our greater communities. Days of recognition like Giving Tuesday have bring together thousands of people to come together and spread awareness on behalf of those in need. Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a day dedicated to our communities, spreading awareness of and participation in charitable campaigns nationwide.

Just as we at STA WIF aim to spread awareness for the unique career needs of women, there are certainly unique philanthropic needs of women that are often unfortunately overlooked. According to a study from the Women's Philanthropic Institute, charitable organizations directly benefitting women and girls ranked last among 10 major charitable categories, with only 1.85% of all giving being designated to these organizations since 2021. While strides have been made, with women-dedicated charities receiving over $10 billion in giving for the first time in 2021, ensuring these organizations have the resources, volunteers, and funds needed to grow is crucial to helping women around the world. As we approach this holiday season, we encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the many ways we can better the lives of those in our community - no act of giving is too small.

See here for a list of charities benefitting the needs of women and girls, and learn more about how you can donate and support the efforts of these organizations.

2025 STA Chair Julie Andress Wins

Markets Media Women in Finance Award!

Congratulations to 2025 STA Chair Julie Andress, who was named a winner of the Leadership Award at last week's Markets Media Women in Finance Awards! We're thrilled to see Julie recognized for her inspiring efforts in the Women in Finance community and extraordinary leadership skills.

STA would like to extend a warm congratulations to all the nominees and winners. As we approach the 10th anniversary of our Women in Finance Symposium, we're grateful to the many women who have paved the way for the next generation and all those who have dedicated their time and effort to the growth of STA WIF. Our mission to advocate for women is surely not tackled alone - collaboration from every corner of the industry has allowed our and many other initatives to reach new heights!

See the full list of honorees here.

New edition out now! Check out our latest "Changing the Face of Financial Services" interview series, featuring Katie Mullen, Portfolio Manager, Asset Management Derivatives at JPMorgan Asset Management.

Read Katie's interview to hear how she leveraged her engineering background to kickstart a career in financial services, her thoughts on the technological advacements impacting our industry, and more.

Articles of Interest  

More Wealth In Women’s Hands Means Better Business Outcomes

Forbes

As more women break through barriers and build wealth, something powerful is happening - businesses and economies are thriving in ways they never have before. When more wealth is in women’s hands, we see better business outcomes. And these better outcomes are not just for individual companies but for society as a whole. Read here

Fortune’s Most Powerful People List Shows How Far Women Still Have to Go In the Business World

Fortune

The Most Powerful People list includes both men and women—which leads to a very different ranking. One of the hallmarks of the MPW list is an element of discovery—many women in business wield enormous power behind the scenes, without dominating the headlines. The MPW list also pays special attention to women who may influence business for years to come, like executives who hold roles other than CEO but are prime CEO successor candidates or otherwise expected to continue to rise in their careers. Read here



More Professional Designations Mean More Success for Women Advisors

InvestmentNews

Professional designations can be a powerful career advancement tool for women financial advisors, according to a new study from the FUSE Research Network and The American College of Financial Services. Clients seek out advisors they can trust to be professional, competent, and effective. They want to know that their financial advisor is not only experienced but also highly knowledgeable in the areas that matter most to them. Read here

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