Accelerate Action for Women: Planning for financial security
Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025
Timings:
16.30: Registration and refreshments
17.00: Welcome
17.05: Panel discussion
18.05: Audience Q+A
18.15: Networking drinks and canapes
19.00: End of event
Location: The Botanist, 1 Little King Street, Edinburgh EH1 3AR
Dress Code: Casual
Cost: Free to attend for all
Event summary
Did you know that on average men have 90% larger pensions and 35% more wealth than women?* Take control of your financial future and join us as our experts delve into how to overcome the unique financial challenges facing women. This event is hosted in partnership with Independent Women part of Forvis Mazars, the UK’s first IFA specialising in wealth management for women, providing extraordinary financial planning, tax and investment expertise.
Regardless of where you are in your financial literacy journey, you’ll gain actionable steps and practical advice on financial planning and wealth management.
Aligned with the IWD 2025 campaign theme, “Accelerate Action,” we want to empower you to make proactive moves toward improving your pension and gaining financial security.
Do you have a woman in your life who you admire, or an ally who’d benefit from the event? Then bring them along as collectively we can drive meaningful change through shared experiences and learning.
The event will feature a panel discussion followed by a networking session with drinks.
Key themes and topics:
- Setting the scene: The gender wealth and pension gap
- Managing wealth and financial independence
- Investing for the future
- Family, partners, and financial conversations
- Career breaks, retirement, and legacy planning
- Collective action: The importance of allies and mentors
- Actionable steps for self-investment
Whether you are just starting your financial journey or looking to refine your strategy, this event offers practical tools to empower you to take control of your financial future.
*Women's Budget Group, 2023
Who are the speakers?
- Host: Fiona Donnelly CA, Director of Sustainability, ICAS
- Lesley Mackintosh, Founder, Independent Women
- Louisa Knox, Partner, Shepherd and Wedderburn
- Mel Sherwood, Personal Impact and Confidence Coach
Who’s this for?
- ICAS members
- ICAS students
- Non-members
This event is particularly relevant for mid to late career women seeking to enhance their financial independence and security, but all are welcome to gain valuable insights.
We encourage allies, mentors, and decision-makers to attend and learn how they can play a pivotal role in driving change and supporting women’s financial journeys
Counts as CPD activity
Depending upon your individual role and training and development needs, attending this event can count towards your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement.
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