Women in Asset Servicing launches Luxembourg chapter
09 November 2023 Luxembourg
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Peer network Woman in Asset Servicing (WiAS) has launched a Luxembourg chapter, marking the initiative鈥檚 first non-UK expansion. Resources are being supplied by Embark Group.
The group will begin with micro-events, intended to encourage networking amongst new members and enabling the organisation to grow organically in the region.
The announcement follows WiAS鈥� increased popularity and growing impact in the UK since its founding five years ago. The Luxembourg chapter has been established by members of the group based in Luxembourg who wish to bring the organisation鈥檚 advocacy and support initiatives to a wider audience.
WiAS aims to provide empowerment, networking and visibility for women in the industry, running events, networking and mentoring programmes for its members.
Kate Webber, WiAS founder, says: 鈥淭he network has had a highly successful five years, growing in membership and active engagement across our industry here in the UK.
鈥淲iAS in Luxembourg will enable our team to bring the benefits of both virtual and in-person events, tailored to the needs and opportunities of the market in Luxembourg, creating a network within a network. I wish the Luxembourg team every success, they will be fantastic鈥�.
Jackie Leiper, CEO of Embark Group, comments: 鈥淚t鈥檚 been inspiring to see how fast WiAS has grown in recent years, and it鈥檚 a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in the network.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud of the support we鈥檝e been able to provide to Kate and her team, and we鈥檙e looking forward to supporting them as they continue going from strength to strength, championing greater representation for women throughout the sector across Europe.鈥�
The group will begin with micro-events, intended to encourage networking amongst new members and enabling the organisation to grow organically in the region.
The announcement follows WiAS鈥� increased popularity and growing impact in the UK since its founding five years ago. The Luxembourg chapter has been established by members of the group based in Luxembourg who wish to bring the organisation鈥檚 advocacy and support initiatives to a wider audience.
WiAS aims to provide empowerment, networking and visibility for women in the industry, running events, networking and mentoring programmes for its members.
Kate Webber, WiAS founder, says: 鈥淭he network has had a highly successful five years, growing in membership and active engagement across our industry here in the UK.
鈥淲iAS in Luxembourg will enable our team to bring the benefits of both virtual and in-person events, tailored to the needs and opportunities of the market in Luxembourg, creating a network within a network. I wish the Luxembourg team every success, they will be fantastic鈥�.
Jackie Leiper, CEO of Embark Group, comments: 鈥淚t鈥檚 been inspiring to see how fast WiAS has grown in recent years, and it鈥檚 a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in the network.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud of the support we鈥檝e been able to provide to Kate and her team, and we鈥檙e looking forward to supporting them as they continue going from strength to strength, championing greater representation for women throughout the sector across Europe.鈥�
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