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Webinar Recap: Challenges & Opportunities Women Face in Negotiations
by Victoria Sanseverino
Forefront Communications
Whether it be for a contract, trade or promotion, negotiating is an unavoidable necessity, no matter where one sits in the industry. However, there is little formal education or training on how to be adept at this vital technique, and for women in finance, negotiating in what has historically been a male-dominated space comes with particular challenges – but also opportunities.

On a recent STA Women in Finance Webinar, Joe Holt, Professor at the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame— who teaches Negotiations in the college’s MBA and MNA programs —presented actionable insights to help women in the industry better navigate these situations.
6th Annual STA Women in Finance Symposium
Thursday, Oct. 7
JW Marriott Washington DC
STA 88th Annual Market Structure Conference


Featured Keynote

Heather Brilliant
Chief Executive Officer & President 
Diamond Hill Capital Management
Heather Brilliant serves as CEO and President for Diamond Hill Capital Management, an independent active asset manager based in Columbus, OH, with significant employee ownership and $32.4 billion AUM, as of June 2021.

Ms. Brilliant is on the executive committee of the Ohio chapter of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only membership organization made up of more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations. IWF’s mission is to support women leaders and build better leadership across careers, continents and cultures by connecting accomplished women, both locally and globally.

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UBS Launches Portfolio to Invest in Women-Led Hedge Funds
Financial Times
UBS has launched a portfolio that invests solely in hedge funds led by women in an effort to improve diversity and spot hidden talent in the traditionally male-dominated sector. The Swiss bank’s asset management arm launched the Carmen portfolio in recent weeks after trials, said people familiar with the matter. It will aim to pick 10-15 funds globally where a woman has sole or joint discretion over the investment of the assets.

Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck Explains How To Negotiate The Salary You Deserve
KatieCouric.com
The way women are taught to think about money — or in many cases, not think about it — is so pervasive that it used to influence Sallie Krawcheck’s wardrobe. “My whole life has been on Wall Street, and every time I go to negotiate a salary, my neck blotches. I used to have to wear a turtleneck,” says Krawcheck, one of the most successful women to work in banking.

Addressing the Gender Inequalities in Financial Services
International Banker
The gender pay gap remains a hotly discussed issue across much of the business world, and it is no secret that financial services continues to be among the industries most in need of immediate work to close this gap. The good news, however, is that there is strong evidence to suggest female- workforce participation in financial services is now growing faster than ever, particularly at the senior end.

Setting (+ Achieving) Your Own Personal KPIs
Career Contessa
KPIs—they’re not just for work anymore. Whether you’re starting a brand new job, transitioning into a new position within your current company, or you’re looking to set aggressive goals for yourself, setting personal KPIs is key (no pun intended).

A Summary of 20 Years of Research and Statistics on Women in Investing
The Motley Fool
Investing is a great way to grow wealth and attain financial security, but women seem to struggle with it more than men. Lower wages and a lack of confidence hurt women's ability to succeed as investors, and in the absence of big changes, female investors may continue to lag, especially when it comes to long-term wealth and retirement savings. But why is there such a disparity between male and female investors? Let's dive in.
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