New association of women in Investment and Finance launched

The Association of Women in Investment and Finance has just been launched to drive professionalism in the financial services sector “by empowering women to achieve their professional potential.”

The Vice President of the Association of Women in Investment and Finance (AWIF), Mrs Manisha Dookhony, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Alya’a Samir Borhan, the High Commissioner of the Republic of India, Mrs K. Nandini Singla, and other personalities were present at the event. 

The website and the logo of the Association were unveiled during the launch event attended by Financial Services Minister Mahen Seeruttun, Egyptian Ambassador Dr. Alya’a Samir Borhan and Indian High Commissioner oMrs K. Nandini Singla.

AWIF Vice President Mrs Manisha Dookhony said despite a large proportion of working women in the financial sector, there is the need to bring them in the upper echelons.

The Association, she said, will work towards accelerating the advancement of women leaders in the world of investment and finance.

The Association has been set up and approved by the Registrar of Association on 24 May 2021. The creation of the Association is in line with the recommendations of the National Export Strategy.