Events
Upcoming Events
March 13, 2025
Please join us on Thursday, March 13th for an informal networking event to celebrate International Women’s Day!
This is a cash bar event and is open to all!
March 19, 2025
Please join us for a private screening of “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause”, and a candid discussion with Wellness experts in Women’s health.
March 26, 2025
Please join the WISF New York chapter, along with Women in RegTech NY, on Wednesday, March 26th, to celebrate International Women’s Day. We’ll meet at Annie Moore’s starting at 5 pm for refreshments, networking, and to share ways to #AccelerateAction!
This is a cash bar event and is open to all!
Prior Events
2025
February 3, 2025
Please join us for a Speed Networking Session for all conference delegates, curated by Women in Securities Finance at Information Management Network (IMN)’s 30th Annual Beneficial Owners' International Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference. The Grow Your Network Speed Networking Session will take place on the first day of the conference, Monday, February 3, from 11:00 – 11:45 am.
2024
December 12, 2024
Please bring an ally and join us for breakfast, networking, and a fireside chat with Laurie Brignac, Head of Global Liquidity at Invesco, as she recaps the 2024 performance and flows of money market funds, discusses the 2025 rate outlook, and covers other impactful topics such as money market reform.
December 11, 2024
To celebrate the successful launch of Grow Your Network Cross Border and mark the festive season, WISF London is delighted to welcome you to an evening reception, kindly hosted by Citi at their Pall Mall client venue.
More information about the event to follow shortly, meanwhile please register early to secure your space!
December 3, 2024
Join us for an evening of networking and refreshments to kick off the holiday season! At this event, we will be collecting donations to support Women’s Lunch Place, a local women’s shelter. For a list of needed items, please visit: womenslunchplace.org/in-kind-donations
November 21 2024
WISF Toronto Chapter & CASLA invite you to a collaborative event for a Holiday Mixer. Join us for an evening of networking, celebration, and philanthropy to mark the holiday season and closing out of 2024! Food, Beverage, and Karaoke will be provided. We will be collecting food and cash tap donations to benefit a community food drive for nine member agencies within the Halton Region.
November 19, 2024
Join the NY Chapter for a fabulous evening of cocktails and speaker-led networking. We welcome Executive Business Coach, Ann Mehl, for an engaging session focused on owning your own agenda, influencing others, and navigating your career from a strong foundation.
October 25, 2024
The Virtual Chapter of WISF would like to meet for an informal 30 minute chat to introduce ourselves and get to know the members of our Chapter! In this meeting, we'd like to learn more about what interests you about WISF and how the Chapter can help meet your needs for networking and career advancement.
September 29, 2024
Join the NY Chapter of Women in Securities Finance as we participate in the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s annual New York 5K Run and Walk. You can participate in person by running or walking, or support us virtually by donating. We welcome family, friends, and colleagues to join our team!
September 27, 2024
The Chicago/Virtual Chapter of WISF would like to meet for an informal 30 minute chat to introduce ourselves and get to know the members of our Chapter! In this meeting, we'd like to learn more about what interests you about WISF and how the Chapter can help meet your needs for networking and career advancement.
August 13, 2024
New York Chapter members and others joined together for this exclusive invitation only event, to watch the Mets vs. Athletics on August 13th at Citi Field in NY, and hear from Randye Ringler, a retired sports business professional who was a female pioneer in the world of baseball. Randye was with the ‘86 Mets and most importantly, she brought back Mr. Met!
July 16, 2024
Join the NY Chapter for an exciting evening of cocktails and speaker-led networking. We will welcome an engaging session with Lydia Fenet while she guides us through the art of unlocking our sales potential, empowering people in the workplace, and the art of public speaking.
June 25, 2024
Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments, and an engaging discussion with State Street’s Fereshtah Thornberg.
June 20, 2024
Please join the NY Chapter for an evening of networking with new and established connections made through the industry and the Grow Your Network program! Participation in Grow Your Network is not required to attend.
June 19, 2024
Join the London Chapter for informal alfresco networking with breathtaking views of Lake Geneva on 19th June from 15:00-16:30.
June 6, 2024
Join our panel of trailblazers to discuss the intersectionality of equity-deserving groups in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Gain insights, leadership tools and knowledge through their personal experiences and the work they have accomplished in the industry.
May 30, 2024
Please join the Virtual Chapter for our first virtual event where we will be discussing how the “Broken Rung” impacts women in the workplace.
May 16, 2024
Join the NY Chapter of Women in Securities Finance as we participate in the Wall Street Run & Heart Walk!
March 13, 2024
Join us for a fun evening as WISF London Chapter celebrates IWD 2024 “Inspire Inclusion”. Hear some inspirational stories & insights from a panel of industry leaders, as they share key moments from their career journeys, followed by an evening of networking with peers across the Securities Financing industry.
February 29, 2024
The Toronto Chapter invites you to network, shop and celebrate in honour of International Women’s Day! Friends of Jenny is a locally run business by two proud Canadian women who spotlight female designers while holding sustainability as a baseline for their business. Owners, Alison and Beth, have generously agreed to contribute 15% of sales from our event to The Period Purse.
January 18, 2024 at 5pm
Please join the Boston Chapter for a networking gathering on Thursday, January 18th at High Street Place Food Hall.
2023
November 29, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Please join the NY Chapter of Women in Securities Finance for a fireside chat with Hernan Diaz, author of “Trust”, 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner.
October 10, 2023 at 2:30pm
We are thrilled to have collaborated with the RMA to develop a panel discussion for this year’s conference on cultivating talent and embracing diversity within securities finance.
September 24, 2023 at 9:30am
Join the NY Chapter of Women in Securities Finance as we participate in the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s annual New York 5K Run and Walk.
September 21, 2023 at 5pm
Join us for an engaging session with Kristen Gale as she shares her unique and candid journey of expanding THE TEN SPOT beauty bars from a single location in Toronto to over 40 outlets across Canada and the United States.
September 20, 2023 at 5pm
Please join us for drinks & canapes to beat the post-summer blues and connect with peers across the Securities Finance industry.
September 19, 2023 at 5pm
Please join the Boston Chapter for a networking gathering on Tuesday, September 19th at Tia’s.
June 20, 2023 at 4:30pm
Kick off Summer with securities finance colleagues and join us for a summer social hour at South Branch Tavern & Grill, where drinks and light appetizers will be provided.
June 20, 2023 at 12:30pm
WISF Meet and greet at the ISLA 30th Annual Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference.
June 6, 2023 at 4pm
The NY Chapter of Women in Securities Finance invites you to volunteer with us on Tuesday, June 6th at God's Love We Deliver, a non-profit that cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
June 4, 2023 at 9am
WISF Toronto Chapter Outreach Team is looking to roll up their sleeves again to help the Yellow Brick House for another garden build at one of Yellow Brick House's emergency shelter locations. Donate Here
May 25, 2023 at 12:10pm
Judy Project, offered by Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, is a highly acclaimed forum enabling women to embrace their own ambition and cultivate organizational leadership to meet evolving priorities. Women in Securities Finance invites you to join our experts to explore the topic of unconscious bias with research data and how to address in practice.
May 18, 2023 at 4pm
Session at FISL 2023 featuring Marney McCabe, Head of Relationship Management for Fidelity Agency Lending, and Heather Burns, Senior Vice President at Jefferies in Securities Finance Sales.
May 4, 2023 at 5pm
Join the WISF New York Chapter for a spring networking reception at the LoMa Grill in the Nexus Club. Register Here!
March 15, 2023 at 5pm
Please join the Chicago Chapter on Tuesday, March 14 from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Bloomberg Offices for our first professional development event of 2023! We are proud to have the continued support of Bloomberg for this event as we discuss ESG data in Securities Finance with Steve Moy. Register here!
March 8, 2023 at 5pm
Please join us in Toronto for International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8th, for an opportunity to network with new and old friends, colleagues, and WISF members.
March 8, 2023 at 5pm
Please join the Boston Chapter for a networking and fundraising gathering on Wednesday, March 8th, International Women’s Day!
March 2, 2023 at 6pm
Please join the London Chapter for an evening of networking in support of Smart Works.
2022
October 31, 2022 at 5pm
We would like to thank The Risk Management Association conferencefor hosting the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Trends in Financial Services panel with Marney Cumming McCabe leading an eye-opening conversation with Lynn Chin and Bhushan Sethi from PwC presenting compelling statistics on DEI trends impacting the financial services sector.
June 22, 2022 at 4pm
Join us during CASLA week to craft your personal sales pitch! Network with an exclusive group of Securities Finance senior leaders as our guest career coach helps you nail your personal intro!
June 2, 2022 at 4pm
Please join the Women in Securities Finance – New York Chapter as they host their first in-person event since 2020!
May 7, 2022 at 11am
Since 1978 Yellow Brick House has been one of the largest providers in Ontario of services to women and children escaping domestic violence and abuse. Join Women in Securities Finance for casual networking, spring clean-up, and build-out of a new vegetable garden in support of a local women’s shelter! Can’t make it? Consider a donation.
2021
September 30, 2021 at 11:30am
Hosted by Morgan Stanley featuring Dr. Susan Mistler and Nell Montgomery From Aesara Partners
2020
November 6, 2020
With human behavior coach, Beverly Flaxington
Virtual Event - London Chapter
October 13, 2020
Virtual Discussion to discuss how to advance diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry
September 23, 2020
With Alicia Del Real and Bob Biglin from the Center of Advanced Emotional Intelligence
WISF Virtual Event
February 12, 2020
Opening Session: Effective Leadership to Drive Business Results with Keynote speaker Debbie O’Donnell
2019
February 5, 2019
Securities Finance Industry Leaders’ Roundtable led by Women in Securities Finance at the Beneficial Owners' International Securities Finance & Collateral Management Conference - Fort Lauderdale, FL
2018