Diversity & Inclusion News
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FIA diversity and inclusion efforts in 2023
FIA ensures that the topic of DEI stays on the agenda across all our events and puts its words into action through mentorship initiatives and other opportunities. Here are some of the highlights of FIA's DEI initiatives in 2023.
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How ZISHI is preparing students for the derivatives trading world
ZISHI, the former training arm of prop trading group OSTC, is working with a growing number of universities in the UK to provide undergraduate and postgraduate courses to prepare students for the financial trading world. Already supported by ICE and options market maker Mako Trading, ZISHI is looking for more firms in the derivatives industry to support its efforts as it advances in its mission to provide "financial education for all."
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CFTC's Johnson offers advice to Greenwood Project scholars
At an FIA event for Greenwood Project high school scholars, CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson shared her advice on building a strong professional foundation, navigating culture shock and the importance of sponsorship.
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Supporting women in leadership on their paths to success
Georgie Dickins, founder & CEO of Women in Leadership Global, discusses her work in leadership development and as a C-suite executive coach.
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IDX highlights DEI in the financial services industry
Clare Black, managing director at Streets Consulting, moderated a panel at FIA’s International Derivatives Expo (IDX) on 21 June titled Driving the DEI Agenda: How to Make a Real Difference in Your Organisation. Founder and Chair of the UK’s Black Talent Charter Harry Matovu KC and Deputy CEO at Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB) Pete Ward weighed in on DEI initiatives relating to two key issues: race and social mobility.
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Boca highlights sponsorship and DEI in the financial services industry
DTCC’s Keisha Bell outlines the steps firms should take to drive a culture of sponsorship and create a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
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FIA Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in 2022
FIA strongly believes in the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and works to support and celebrate the diverse voices both within our trade association and the derivatives industry at large.
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Emma Richardson, JP Morgan
A conversation on International Women's Day - Emma Richardson is the global head of the futures and derivatives clearing business at JP Morgan, overseeing the listed derivatives, OTC clearing, and intermediation businesses. This includes exchange-traded futures and options, OTC rates and credit, cleared products, FX, and fixed income prime brokerage.
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Alicia Crighton, Goldman Sachs
A conversation on International Women's Day - Alicia Crighton is the global co-head of futures and head of the OTC and prime clearing businesses at Goldman Sachs. She also sits on a range of decision-making bodies and committees and last year was appointed FIA’s first-ever female chair of its board of directors.
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Sharon Shi, GH Financials
A conversation on International Women's Day - Sharon Shi is CEO of global broker and clearing firm GH Financials. Previously she was managing director of GH Financials Hong Kong, where she was instrumental in establishing the company’s clearing business and overseeing its expansion in Asia.
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