Event DATE
AWIF will be held on the 14th August 2014
Great Venue
Hyatt Hotel in Rosebank
Speakers
We have a great line-up of speakers,
click here to view our speakers profiles.
Event info
Want more info about the event, click here.
Great Programme with Speakers Thursday, 14th August 2014
Topic: Women and the financial market. What is the role of the African Development Bank in supporting women trying to access finance?
Chairman Panel - "Bringing Balance in the Boardroom"
This session will focus on the role of Chairs of South Africa’s largest financial institutions in ensuring a more gender representative board, and whether this is to the ultimate benefit of their companies.
“The most enduring gap between male and female board seats and appointments remains at the level of Executive Directorships. In order to close this gap and generate a sustainable talent pool, companies must invest more effort in developing the pipeline of female talent.” - Dr Elena Doldor, visiting Fellow at the Cranfield International Centre for Women Leaders
Facilitated by Mr Victor Kgoemoeswana, author of "Africa is Open for Business"
Panel:
- Mr Fani Titi, Chairman, Investec Bank Limited
- Mr Mutle Mogase, Chairman, African Bank Ltd
- Mrs Diane Radley, CEO, Old Mutual Investment Group South Africa
Morning Refreshments, and Networking
Sponsors Remarks: Old Mutual
C-Suite Panel – "Battle of the Sexes – Changing the Landscape of Female Board Members"
This session will focus on:
- Whether the role of women on boards is purely a governance requirement or more than governance?
- Whether women at the top are supporting each other as well as making allowance for other women to reach these positions?
- Why there appears to be a challenge managing the female pipeline, and whether this is due to cultural or organisational barriers?
- Whether there are suitable role models within the Financial Sector in SA and what constitutes a suitable role model?
- What steps banks and other financial services in the industry can take to improve their gender balance at senior ranks?
“Effective talent management will only happen if leaders and managers are held accountable for supporting women’s careers by introducing performance targets related to developing female talent and linking them to remuneration. Organisations should also ensure that women have not only mentors, but also sponsors, who advocate for them and pave the way to career-enhancing opportunities. We want all JSE listed companies to ask themselves are talented women within their organisation able to get to the top and around the boardroom table? If not they must review their talent management processes to enable this.” - Anonymous
Facilitator: Prof. Shirley Zinn, CEO of Shirley Zinn Consulting
Panel:
- Ms Hlengiwe Makhathini, NEF, Divisional Executive for Venture Capital and Corporate Finance
- Ms Tshidi Mokgabudi, Chairman, KPMG Advisory Services South Africa
- Ms Lerato Molefe, Principal, Naaya Consulting
Discussion Panel – "Gender Dividend"
This session will focus on:
- The business case for investing in women – an investment which can yield a significant return and which is known as the gender dividend.
- Women may well be the dominant source of economic growth in the near future—and organisations that are able to capitalise on the roles women play as economic actors will most likely have a competitive advantage as the world pulls out of the global recession.
- To fully capitalise on the gender dividend, countries and organizations must go beyond policies that focus on discrimination and develop solid strategies aimed at integrating women at every level.
Facilitated by Ms Mmakgoshi Phetla-Lekhethe, DDG, International and Regional Economic Policy, National Treasury
Panel:- Ms Nomkhita Nqweni, CEO, Absa Wealth
- Ms Sonja Sebotsa, Founder, Identity Partners
- Dr Vuyo Mahlati, President, IWFSA
- Ms Colleen Larsen, CEO, Business Engage and author of Gender
Matters - A Practical Response to the Slippery Ladder
Panel Discussion – "Access to Finance and Capital"
This session will focus on:-
- Do women-owned business require specific financial solutions and offerings and why?
- How to create innovative solutions for women through financial services offerings.
- Do women have significantly different risk appetites in terms of business funding?
- What should bank and funding solutions of the future look like when it comes to stimulating a greater number of women run and own businesses.
Ms Polo Leteka Radebe, CEO, IDF Managers
Panel:
- Ms Linda Manzini, Founder, Coach and Mentor, Lima Business Solutions
- Ms Nonhlanhla Peggy-Sue Khumalo, Head: Public Sector Financing, Investec Corporate & Institutional Banking
- Ms Vuyelwa Matsiliza, Executive Manager, Wholesale Lending, Small Enterprise Finance Agency
Discussion Panel –"Managing Women in Investment Management"
This session will focus on:
- The role of women in the investment management industry.
- Why there are fewer women in investment management after 20 years of democracy.
- Whether a quota system is necessary to "force" the greater participation of women.
- Whether there is a role for internship programmes and mentorships.
- How industry leaders can assist in encouraging the participation of women in the industry through inter alia these programmes.
The workplace was designed by men for men. Women don’t need special treatment; they just need a modernised workplace that gives them a level playing field. Supporting women to fulfil their full potential should be a core business issue for the long term sustainability of our economy.” - Maria Miller, Minister for Women and Equalities in the United Kingdom
Facilitated by:
Ms Ipeleng Mkhari, CEO & Founder Motseng Investment Holdings
Panel:
- Ms Delphine Govender, Founder and CIO, Perpetua Investment Managers
- Ms Fagmeedah Petersen-Lurie, Chief Investment Officer, Eskom Pension Fund
- Ms Cora Fernandez, Chief Executive of Sanlam Investments Institutional Business
Topic: Women and Wealth – "The role of women as advisors, informers and investors
Ms Nandipha Solomon, Marketing Executive, Old Mutual Wealth
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscingelit. Maecenas neque diam, luctus at laoreet in, auctor tellus. Etiam enim lacus, ornare et tempor, rhoncus rhon sem dollores missa super martin.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscingelit. Maecenas neque diam, luctus at laoreet in, auctor tellus. Etiam enim lacus, ornare et tempor, rhoncus rhon sem dollores missa super martin.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscingelit. Maecenas neque diam, luctus at laoreet in, auctor tellus. Etiam enim lacus, ornare et tempor, rhoncus rhon sem dollores missa super martin.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscingelit. Maecenas neque diam, luctus at laoreet in, auctor tellus. Etiam enim lacus, ornare et tempor, rhoncus rhon sem dollores missa super martin. Phasellus suscipit lacinia nibh, non rhoncus urna eleifend vel.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscingelit.
about ABSIP Women in Focus (AWIF) Women shaping the landscape of Financial Services Sectors
ABSIP Women in Focus (AWIF) ABSIP has made the empowerment of black women one of its key strategic objectives since 2006 and beyond. Through specific and targeted activities, ABSIP believes that we can make a meaningful contribution towards the progression of women leaders within the financial sector. Women entering financial services, an industry that is dominated by men, require support, mentorship and nurturing. Without a well considered intervention, we are unlikely to reach the milestones set in the Financial Sector Charter and the Department of Trade and Industry’s ‘codes of good practice’ with respect to adequate representation of women at top levels of influence in decision-making and growth in our economy. MISSION - AWIF seeks to make this intervention, thereby ensuring that women draw on what is unique to their socialiation as women and are able to create a different path to the top. The objectives are:
- To provide a support structure and peer networks for black women in the sector through mentorship and learning opportunities.
- To ensure effective skills transfer and the building of strong, globally competitive women leaders.
- To be a repository of data on the progression of black women in the sector.
- To assist corporates in their need to ensure that they have the requisite levels of black women across the spectrum.
- To serve as a think tank and to contribute towards the broader principles and issues of national interest.
Contacts: ABSIP CONFERENCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR AWARDS CONTACT DETAILS
| Our Contacts | |
Letukile Mashego: Liabiloe Molokwane:
|
ABSIP Offices +27 11 479 0607/23 |
| ABSIP Banking Details | |
| Account holder Account Number Account Type Bank Name Branch Branch Code |
ABSIP 404 517 9373 Cheque ABSA Market Street 63-04-05-00 |