At the recent IFC Global Trade Partners Meeting in Barcelona, TFG moderated a roundtable on Women in Trade. We asked the participants a few poll questions, but one response to a question specifically stood out. “Does your current client base comprise of more than 50% of women?” One person raised their hand. While it is true that the trade, treasury & payments industries have made impressive strides in gender inclusion, moments like these show that we have a long way to go. But this is why roundtable events like this are important, and why TFG hosted our annual Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments event in London, at the historic Lansdowne Club in London. If you look around, there are remarkable stories to be told about inclusion, perseverance, and success. We just need to tell them. As we celebrate International Women’s Day and the numerous achievements of women in trade finance all year, beyond 8 March, we must also look forward to the future. The journey towards gender parity is ongoing, and it requires the collective efforts of individuals, organisations, and policymakers. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, we can ensure that women continue to drive progress and innovation in trade finance. We hope that this edition of Trade Finance Talks serves as a talking point for you, to think of how you and your organisation can continue to elevate women across trade, treasury & payments.