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New organisation for Investment Managers

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Why a Guild of Investment Managers?

The Guild of Investment Managers has been formed to provide networking opportunities for people employed in the investment management industry. Its aim is to become a City of London Livery Company and is likely to appeal to people who are established in their career and want to meet likeminded people in a social context.

It will be a new, vibrant group of women and men drawn from the industry, uncomplicated by the legacy of history. It aspires to attract a diverse membership drawn from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

It is envisaged that members will be involved in the management of property, bonds, equities and derivatives both directly or in co-mingled vehicles, whether by active or passive management.

An initial information meeting was held on 6 July in Guildhall and there was an enthusiastic response to the idea.

If you’d like to be added to the mailing list for more information, please complete the short form below.

 What is a Guild?

There have been Guilds in the City of London since the middle ages, originally they set trade standards for people wanting to sell their wares in the City such as butchers, bakers and candle makers.  They were usually given Charters by the monarchs of the day, became Livery Companies and formed part of the governance of the City.  Some Livery companies are still regulating their trade and Liverymen still have the right to vote in Mayoral and Shrivel elections but today they are better known for their charitable work. The process of forming a Guild that goes on to become Livery companies is still alive in the twenty first Century.

Read more About the Guild of Investment Managers

(published by Women in the City on behal of the Guild of Investment Managers Ltd)

Chair of Development Board: Young Women’s Trust

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The Young Women’s Trust Development Board was founded by people who share our belief that all young women deserve a fair chance. They are committed to using their connections, time and influence to support hundreds of disadvantaged young women into work and out of poverty. To do this, they are focused on raising vital funds and helping us grow our networks.
In 2017 we have ambitious plans to increase our impact as a charity and we are looking for a new Chair for our Development Board to enable us to achieve our goals.
We are seeking a dynamic leader to Chair our Young Women’s Trust Development Board. As the Chair you will lead a dedicated group of people, from a range of sectors, to develop creative ideas and implement ways to raise our profile and raise vital funds. You will have strong leadership skills and a drive to use your influence, connections and resources to transform the lives of disadvantaged young women.

The role

We are looking for a Chair based in or near London. The role is voluntary, however reasonable travel expenses may be claimed. We ask Development Board members to commit to four meetings per year; usually held in Central London in addition to occasional evening events and tasks and actions between meetings.
If you are interested in taking on a new challenge in 2017 to benefit young women we would like to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short cover paragraph on why you would be interested in being the Chair to Laura Perkins by Tuesday, 28th February.

Read about this and other opportunities to be involved with the Young Women’s Trust.

 

Rise to the 50:50 challenge

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Join us on 10 November (mid-day to 4pm) for our 14th Annual Celebration Lunch at Drapers’ Hall in the heart of the City.

The Women in the City Annual Celebration Lunch is a signature event in the City of London.

We’re celebrating the amazing female talent working in the City and beyond and we’re championing the progress of women in all sectors.   Our annual lunch brings together senior level influential men and women to celebrate diversity and network with purpose.

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What’s included

  • pre-Lunch drinks Reception
  • 2-course lunch
  • post-Lunch Mix & Mingle Reception with desert canapés
  • wines, coffee and soft drinks
  • petit fours
  • copy of our Souvenir Programme with Guest List
  • opportunity to enter our Prize Draw

At last year’s Lunch our Founder & CEO, Gwen Rhys, set guests a challenge

Let’s make our 2016 lunch 50:50 men and women. It’s important we include men in the conversation about gender partity and diversity, please encourage your male colleagues, associates and clients or customers to join you.

Rise to our Founder’s 50:50 challenge

bring someone (preferably of the opposite gender) with you to the lunch
and save £30 on the Double Ticket

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Take a table of 12 or a half-table of 6 and bring colleagues or guests, or come alone (you’ll be very welcome).

Table: £2340 (+vat) (=£195 per person)
Half-Table: £1170 (+vat) (= £195 per person)
Individual(s): £210 (+vat)

Experience a great buzz and energy; quality food and wine; high level networking; Guest Prizes and hear from our Future Leaders Award Winner, Kitty McCormick and Keynote Speaker, Julie Bentley, CEO Girlguiding.

It’s all part of the Celebration Lunch’s unique mix.

Stunning Venue – Drapers’ Hall

Situated in the heart of the City of London, a stone’s throw from the Bank of England, Drapers’ Hall is one of the City’s most magnificent venues.

You may have seen its wonderful interior on the BBC’s 2015 Great British Menu which celebrated 100 years of the Women’s Institute.

Format

Our Annual Lunch is a fantastic networking occasion and we’ve built in TWO opportunities to make high level connections. There’ll be a Sparkling Reception at the start followed by a two-course Lunch (starter and main course) followed by a post-lunch Mix-and-Mingle when we’ll be serving Desert Canapés.

Speakers – Julie Bentley & Kitty McCormick

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Kitty McCormick

We’re delighted Julie Bentley, CEO Girlguiding who was named in the 2015 Woman’s Hour Game Changer list is our Keynote Speaker.

Girlguiding is the largest charity for girls and young women in the UK with over half a million members, and Julie has been its CEO since November 2012.

She has dedicated her career to working in the not for profit sector and has held senior leadership positions for twenty years,

Kitty McCormick, Director, Coutts is our 2016 Future Leaders Award Winner.

Kitty has responsibility for identifying, coordinating and delivering continuous improvement initiatives to the Coutts Lending and Capital Management business. She represents Coutts on the Wealth Management Association’s Millennial Forum and sits on the RBS Commercial & Private Banking Junior Management Team. She’s passionate about attracting and retaining female talent and is member of the Coutts Women’s Network Committee.

Guest Prizes

Everyone who attends has the opportunity to win one of our Guest Prizes which this year include a £300 Kerry O’ Brine Womenswear voucher , a £250 dining voucher at the Coq D’Argent, a Private Whisky Tasting for up to 24 people at The Whisky Exchange; a professional make-over for 3 people at Facebar London, complimentary membership of The Capital Club and two tickets to the 2017 Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch.

City Tradition

The Women in the City Annual Celebration Lunch is about combining the old with the new. We love City tradition and as usual our Master of Ceremonies (a City Beadle) will announce the guests and our Founder & CEO, Gwen Rhys, together with the Keynote Speaker, will welcome everyone personally and, of course, we’ll have our formal toasts, too.

Rise to our Founder’s 50:50 challenge

bring someone (preferably of the opposite gender) with you to the lunch
and you’ll save £30 on a double ticket

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Breast Cancer Now seeks Chair of Finance and Investment

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Breast Cancer Now

Chair of Finance and Investment

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity – and we’re dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. We believe that if we all act now, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live.

The role

We are looking for a Trustee, to be Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee, and to join our Board. As well as the collective responsibilities of all trustees, you will oversee the strategic financial management and business strategy of the charity, leading the finance and investment committees, and liaising with the Chief Executive and Executive Directors, particularly the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the finance team and the charity’s independent auditor.

About you

You will have a strong track record of success achieved through leading growth and positive change in respected organisations. You will probably be a CCAB qualified accountant, ideally from a commercial, charitable, public sector or professional background.

You will be a team player with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach together with an engaging style and strong commercial acumen.

While this is a voluntary position expenses incurred in the course of your work for Breast Cancer Now will be reimbursed.

Interested enough to want to know more?

For further information, please click here for a copy of the full role profile and person specification.

For an informal conversation with Lynne Berry, Chair of the Board of Trustees during August or early September, please conttac Charlotte Hopkins  or Saira Saleem  or call 0207 749 0885.

Closing date: Friday 16 September 2016

Interviews: Tuesday 20 September 2016

 

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Breast Cancer Now is a company limited by guarantee in England (No. 9347608) and a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1160558), Scotland (SC045584) and Isle of Man (No. 1200). Registered office: Fifth floor, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY.

(This role is promoted by Women in the City on behalf of Breast Cancer Now.)

Exclusive Private View at The Hospital Club

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The Crafts Council website

Women in the City is delighted to welcome the Crafts Council as its latest brand partner.

The Crafts Council is the national agency for contemporary craft and making. Its exhibitions, showcases and innovation programmes present craft in new ways, challenging the perception of what craft is and can be.

As part of our partnership, members of the Women in the City community will be eligible to receive exclusive invitations to the Crafts Council’s VIP openings, studio visits and events, including COLLECT, described by The Evening Standard as ‘the most important fair for contemporary craft and design in the world’.

Our first exclusive invitation to attend the Private View of 12 Tall Tales, Storytelling through objects and making on 21 July at The Hospital Club Gallery, 24 Endell Street, London WC2H 9HQ is now fully booked, but sign up to our Mailing List and click  Arts & Crafts  (link below) to receive priority access to future events. If you are already on our mailing list, please update your profile by selecting the specialist list “Arts & Crafts”.

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To find out more about the work the Crafts Council and to discover other ways to be involved – from mentoring emerging craft businesses to supporting our work inspiring young people about the possibilities of craft – visit the Crafts Council website.