ICMA Women's Network: A collaborative approach to achieving gender equality

Date: 13 May 2025
Time: 11:30 - 14:00 CEST
Venue: Elevator B, 5^th floor, Swedbank, Regeringsgatan 30–32, Stockholm

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Overview

Great things happen when we work together! This IWN event welcomes all genders for insightful discussions on how we can collectively embrace and embed gender equality, leading to better diversity and inclusion.

Our speakers will focus on driving positive change from two key perspectives: how the industry can support gender equality and how women can empower themselves. Expect valuable insights, sharing of best practices, and actionable strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive future.

The event will spotlight the business impact of Swedbank’s Diversity Ambition Statement, a presentation from Oxfam Sweden on why Sweden lags its Nordic neighbours in the Global Inequality Index, and a panel discussion led by S&P Global on what it takes to make positive change happen.

Admission: This in-person event is free to attend and open to all interested market participants. Registration will close on 7 May at 16:00 GMT. Register now.

CEST
11:30		Networking lunch
12:00		Introduction and welcome remarks Erik Ljungberg, Head of Group Brand, Communication and Sustainability, Swedbank Bernadette Stroeder, President of Women’s Initiative for Networking & Success, S&P Global Ratings Angela Brusas, Director of Nordic Investment Bank and Chair, ICMA Women's Network
12:10		Swedbank’s Diversity Ambition Statement, including discussing how dealers’ DEI credentials inform Swedbank syndicate choices Gregori Karamouzis, Head of Swedbank Group Treasury, Swedbank Disa Hammar, Senior Debt Manager, Region Stockholm
12:30		Why Sweden lags in the Global Inequality Index Suzanne Standfast, Secretary General, Oxfam Sweden Disa Hammar, Senior Debt Manager, Region Stockholm
12:50		Making positive change happen: what firms/the industry need to do to embrace and embed gender inclusivity, and what women can do to help themselves, based on speakers’ experiences Moderator: Christa Clapp, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Market Analytics, S&P Global Ratings Panellists: Louise Bergström, Funding & Investor Relations Director, Swedish Export Credit Corporation Alexandra Dimitrijevic, Global Head of Research & Development, S&P Global Ratings Adam Kostyal, President of Nasdaq Stockholm and Head of European Listings, Nasdaq
13:30		Networking coffee
13:30		Closing remarks Angela Brusas, Director of Nordic Investment Bank and Chair, ICMA Women's Network
14:00		Event close

Overview of the latest developments in the sustainable bond markets: an ICMA and BofA Securities training workshop (by invitation only)
Organised by: ICMA and BofA Securities
Time: 08:30 - 16:30 SGT, Tuesday, June 27
Venue: The Westin Singapore

ICMA and BofA Securities will hold a one-day training workshop aimed at regulators, issuers, investors and other market participants from the APAC region on June 27 at the Westin Singapore. The workshop will cover a comprehensive range of topics including: an overview of the Principles, financing themes such as climate transition, blue and biodiversity, overview of the EU/ASEAN taxonomies, an update on external reviews, disclosures and reporting as well as a case study on sustainability-linked bond issuance. Presenters will include representatives from ICMA, IFC, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, BofA Securities, RAM Sustainability and Dentons Hong Kong.

Roundtable on Singapore GFIT Taxonomy (invitation only)
Organised by ICMA
Time: 10:00-11:30 SGT, Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Venue: Singapore

Roundtable on global and Asian transition finance (invitation only)
Organised by ICMA
Time: 15:30-17:00 SGT, Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Venue: Singapore

Dynamics and developments in the international sustainable bond markets – Implications for the MENA region

Capital Club, DIFC, Dubai, 8 December 2021

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