Philanthropy & Milestones
Philanthropy
Women in Securities Finance is committed to philanthropy and giving back to our communities. Each year, our Chapters organize charitable events that make a meaningful impact. Below are some of the causes we’ve proudly supported over the years!
Milestones
Grow Your Network
Since launching the program in 2022, WISF has completed six rounds of Grow Your Network in the Boston, London, New York, and Virtual Chapters, including a Cross-Chapter round.
Women in Securities Finance Closes the New York Stock Exchange
Women in Securities Finance culminated their 5th year anniversary celebration by ringing the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. This followed the group’s ringing of the Opening Bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange on November 29th, and the ringing of the Opening Bell of the London Stock Exchange on October 17. On the NYSE floor were 100 guests of WISF, who have been active members and supportive allies of the group throughout the years.
Women in Securities Finance Opens the Toronto Stock Exchange
Women in Securities Finance chapter leaders, Roanna Kim, Director, Equity Finance, RBC Capital Markets, and Mary Jane Schuessler, Director, Equity Finance, BMO Capital Markets, along with their Toronto network representatives, joined Steve Everett, Head of Business Strategy and Innovation, CDS, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the group’s five year anniversary.
London Stock Exchange Group Welcomes Women in Securities Finance
In honor of our group's 5th year anniversary, the London Stock Exchange welcomed Women in Securities Finance to open the market on October 17, 2022.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Women in Securities Finance was honored with the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year award at the 2022 Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards.
