Event details
Our third annual Women in Finance event inspires women to discover and pursue meaningful careers in finance and to cultivate the next generation of female leaders.
Join us for an insightful evening to celebrate accomplished women who have soared to success in the finance industry and shaped a more sustainable and inclusive global economy.
Hear firsthand stories of their triumphs and challenges as they share the lessons they've learned throughout their careers, along with engaging discussions on key issues and emerging industry trends.
This is a wonderful opportunity to kick off celebrating International Women’s Week 2026 and connect with members of the Imperial finance community.
What to expect at the event
Keynote speech: Money with Meaning - The future of sustainable investing.
Delivered by Hortense Bioy, Head of Sustainable Investing Research at Morningstar Sustainalytics.
Panel discussion: Finance for the Future - How female voices are shaping sustainable finance, impact investing, and related fintech.
Moderated by Fiona Frick, Finance Advisory Board Member & Founding Partner & Investment Consultant at Circe Invest.
The Panel:
- Ekaterina Chernykh, Private Equity Senior Associate at Neuberger Berman and MSc Finance Alumni
- Kamini Banga, Chair of the Banga Family Trust
- Lise Renelleau, Head of Research and Innovation at HSBC Asset Management
- Victoria Qingtong Xie, Director - EM Structured Credit Trading at Citi
- Zoe Jankel, Vice President - Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s Ratings
Networking reception
Following the event, the evening will continue with a networking reception, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.
18.30 - 19.00: Arrival & registration
19.00 - 19.05: Warm welcome from Academic Directors Lara Cathcart and Claudia Custodio
19.05 - 19.25: Keynote speech
19.25 - 20.25: Panel discussion and audience Q&A
20.25 - 21.30: Networking reception
Registration
Please note, this is an in-person event and to register please scroll below to select the correct ticket type based on your connection to Imperial Business School. The ticket types are as follows:
- Prospective candidate
- Alumni
- Admitted students
- Staff and Imperial community
- Undergraduate & PhD students
If you are a current MSc or MBA student, please register for the event on Symplicity.
Meet the speakers (more to be announced)
Lara Cathcart
Professor of Finance – Academic Director for MSc Finance, MSc Financial Technology, and MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering
Lara's Imperial Profile
Fiona Frick
Founding Partner & Investment Consultant at Circe Invest. Board Director for Bank of America Securities Europe and Mediolanum International Funds
Hortense Bioy
Head of Sustainable Investing Research, Morningstar Sustainalytics
Lise Renelleau
Head of Research and Innovation at HSBC Asset Management
Ekaterina Chernykh
Private Equity Senior Associate at Neuberger Berman
Zoe Jankel
Vice President - Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s Ratings
Event details
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