The Rise of Women in Finance

In the article, ‘Breaking the Bias on Women Investors’, evidence showed that women have the traits that make them great investors such as their discipline in saving more, diligence in research which translate to taking risks responsibly, and the traits that women naturally carry, such as being nurturing, patience, and empathy. With that being said, it is no surprise that there has been a significant rise of women leading the financial services industry. In

celebration of Women’s Month of March, this article will help you understand how women are continuously breaking the bias by learning where they are in the industry, what makes them good leaders, and what’s the next step in achieving gender equity, not only in Finance, but in the general scope of business.

First published in PhilStar Global on March 16, 2023. Authored by Ma. Aurora “Boots” D. Geotina Garcia, Vice-Chair & President of the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Board of Trustees. You can view the article through this link.