Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2025

Eleanor Hill

Editorial Board Member – Treasury, Cash and Payments

27 February 2025

9:00 – 16:00

Lansdowne Club, London

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Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025

The theme of International Women’s Day 2024 is #AccelerateAction. Inclusion is the pathway to creating a world that welcomes everyone. As a society, it’s crucial that we not only embrace but actively promote inclusion across various aspects of life, including well-being, employment, technology, sports, and social leadership. Inclusion involves ensuring impartial treatment, providing equal opportunities, and unrestricted access for all individuals. A key aspect is recognising the existing advantages and barriers that have hindered women, in particular, from participating and progressing in various domains.

Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024

Thursday 27th February

The Lansdowne Club, Mayfair, London

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Previous keynote speakers

Johanna Hill

Deputy Director General, WTO

Mary Ng

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development

Reta Jo Lewis

President and Chair of the Board of Directors, US EXIM

Nusrat Ghani MP

MP, Minister of State Department (FCDO)

Raja Al Mazrouei

Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Credit Insurance

Pamela Coke-Hamilton

Executive Director, International Trade Centre

Sarah Murrow

Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Trade UK

Deepa Sinha

VP of Payments and Financial Crimes, BAFT

Catherine Lang-Anderson

Partner, A&O Shearman

Gwen Mwaba

Managing Director, Trade and Supply Chain Finance, Afreximbank

Pamela Mar

Managing Director of the Digital Standards Initiative (DSI)

Nathalie Louat

Director of Trade & Supply Chain Finance in the Financial Institutions Group, IFC

Agenda

9:00am – Opening keynote: Exploring the evolving landscape for women leaders in trade finance.

9:30am – Panel 1: Enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets and bridging gender gaps in trade.

10:30am – Panel 2: Leveraging technology to drive transparency and resilience in payment systems.

11:30am – Break

11:45am – Keynote speech: Insights into global treasury trends and opportunities for women professionals.

12:30pm – Roundtable discussion: Practical approaches to fostering diversity and equity in treasury roles.

1:30pm – Working lunch and networking: Informal discussion tables on navigating cross-border transactions and securing future payment systems.

2:30pm – Roundtable and networking: Deep dive into innovative payment solutions, emerging challenges, and networking.

4:00pm – Close

“Thanks to Trade Finance Global for inviting me to their Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments event, celebrating International Women’s Day. It was a fantastic day, meeting successful female leaders from diverse backgrounds, debating key topics to further enhance the representation of women in the industry and sharing best practices.”
– Jaya Vohra,
Managing Director, Global Head of Trade & Working Capital Product and Client Management, Barclays

“The WITTP event was an inspiring convening of women in the industry, who so rarely get the chance to connect, learn from each other, and be celebrated. More events like these are crucial to building greater gender diversity and inclusion in trade overtime.”
– Katherine Tengtio,
Manager, Gender and Diversity Finance, British International Investment

What does #AccelerateAction mean to TFG?

#AccelerateAction embodies our commitment to breaking down barriers. At its core inclusivity requires a shift in mindset. It’s about questioning biases and challenging preconceived notions. It’s acknowledging that equality isn’t achieved by treating everyone the same but by addressing individual needs and circumstances. Inclusivity is about ensuring that no voice is left unheard, no talent is left untapped, and no opportunity is unfairly denied.

The theme calls on individuals and societies to actively participate in the ongoing journey toward a more inclusive world. It’s an invitation to be allies, advocates, and catalysts for change. By understanding, appreciating, and actively promoting inclusivity, we pave the way for a future where every woman has the chance to thrive and contribute to the fullest extent of her abilities.