FINANCIAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE)
NOTICE OF 22ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear FWA Members,
I hereby give notice for this year’s Financial Women’s Association General Meeting which will be held physically on Thursday, 30 March 2023.
We seek your support to sign up to vote in our new executive committee team 2023. Our new Executive Committee slate will continue to strive to do their best of their abilities to empower Women to achieve their Personal and Professional Goals in order to develop a better Financial Services Community by promoting education, advancement, and recognition of women, encourage young female leaders of tomorrow to advance in finance through mentoring. Finally, to contribute to social and community development for the sustainable betterment of women.
As always, FWA had a very busy and fulfilling 2022 as we transitioned back into a new normal of physical events. Key highlights in 2022 included 7 monthly events and an annual year end party which engaged more than 550 participants; 2 corporate membership events of which we had 55 corporate members YE 2022. Following COVID, FWA Singapore sought to understand the work life balance amongst women in finance to support equitable growth.
Our strategic engagements pillar ran 5 breakfast sessions with champions engaging 25 champions on diversity and inclusion and WEimpact held 2 dynamic huddle sessions engaging +100 participants.
Our cornerstone mentoring program received an overwhelming signup which ended with a final selection of 49 mentees (30%) out of the total applications with participation from 33 financial institutions and other related organisations.
It was a year of great achievement as we transitioned back into a new normal of physical events. On social media, we have continued to grow with over 3.4k followers at YE 2022.
The new Exco slate to be presented at the AGM looks forward to sharing more exciting plans with you on the year ahead.
Please note this event is open to members only and is free of charge. We invite all FWA members to attend the AGM. Registration will be required, and details are below.
Grishma Kewada
President
Financial Women’s Association Singapore