Date: 13 May 2025
Time: 11:30 - 14:00 CEST
Venue: Elevator B, 5th floor, Swedbank, Regeringsgatan 30–32, Stockholm
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Overview
Great things happen when we work together! This IWN event welcomes all genders for insightful discussions on how we can collectively embrace and embed gender equality, leading to better diversity and inclusion.
Our speakers will focus on driving positive change from two key perspectives: how the industry can support gender equality and how women can empower themselves. Expect valuable insights, sharing of best practices, and actionable strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive future.
The event will spotlight the business impact of Swedbank’s Diversity Ambition Statement, a presentation from Oxfam Sweden on why Sweden lags its Nordic neighbours in the Global Inequality Index, and a panel discussion led by S&P Global on what it takes to make positive change happen.
Admission: This in-person event is free to attend and open to ICMA members only. Registration will close on 12 May at 16:00 GMT. Register now.
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| 11:30 | Networking lunch | |
| 12:00 | Introduction and welcome remarks Erik Ljungberg, Head of Group Brand, Communication and Sustainability, Swedbank Bernadette Stroeder, President of Women’s Initiative for Networking & Success, S&P Global Ratings Angela Brusas, Director of Nordic Investment Bank and Chair, ICMA Women's Network |
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| 12:10 | Swedbank’s Diversity Ambition Statement, including discussing how dealers’ DEI credentials inform Swedbank syndicate choices Disa Hammar, Senior Debt Manager, Region Stockholm |
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| 12:30 | Why Sweden lags in the Global Inequality Index Suzanne Standfast, Secretary General, Oxfam Sweden Disa Hammar, Senior Debt Manager, Region Stockholm |
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| 12:50 | Making positive change happen: what firms/the industry need to do to embrace and embed gender inclusivity, and what women can do to help themselves, based on speakers’ experiences Moderator: Christa Clapp, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Market Analytics, S&P Global Ratings Panellists:
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| 13:30 | Networking coffee | |
| 14:00 | Closing remarks Angela Brusas, Director of Nordic Investment Bank and Chair, ICMA Women's Network |
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| 14:05 | Event close |
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