@womensworldbnkg CEO. Advocating for women & girls everywhere. Author, There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women (available now). She/her. Views mine.
Joined October 2016
- Tweets 1,123
- Following 838
- Followers 1,950
- Likes 1,074
200 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
5 Sep 2023
There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women is officially available in paperback today. It’s been quite a ride getting here so I thought I would share the highlights of this journey. 🧵 👇
1
2
7
935
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
15 Feb 2024
Ever wondered about the true potential of crypto as a game-changer for #FinancialInclusion?
We explore the tech with @sheila_warren (CEO, @crypto_council) and use cases for women’s economic empowerment on this The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast: bit.ly/3SZXZFM
1
3
426
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
8 Feb 2024
"Having more women in positions throughout the organization has a direct impact on serving more women clients." - @MEIskenderian at #FinEquity2024
Learn more insights from our #GenderLensInvesting work: bit.ly/4bovMj8
1
3
8
457
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
1 Feb 2024
How can #GenderLensInvesting catalyze growth for women led MSMEs? Our CEO @MEIskenderian will be part of the #FinEquity2024 Annual Convening to discuss this!
Join the conversation on February 8th on how to unlock capital for #WomenEntrepreneurs: bit.ly/4820z2l
2
5
287
23 Jan 2024
.@womensworldbnkg found financial providers with 50% women clients get higher returns. Women excel in loan repayments, consistent saving, and boast higher credit scores. But we're missing gender-specific data.
I discussed with @ctowersclark for @forbes. shorturl.at/tvDM1
4
413
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
13 Dec 2023
Women experiencing forced displacement are constantly negotiating financial realities for themselves & their dependents.
Read key results from our survey with Ukrainian women that highlights their economic journeys since February 2022: bit.ly/47SIyEw
1
4
251
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
6 Dec 2023
Estimates suggest that 1.2 billion could be displaced globally by 2050 due to climate stressors. 80% of those are women and girls.
#FinancialInclusion can mitigate the economic impacts of #ClimateChange. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/3FgfTN0
#COP28 #ClimateCrisis
3
3
259
5 Dec 2023
If you want to reach more women customers, hire more women.
I spoke about this and more last month at @sgfintechfest #SFF2023! Do you know the gender statistics of your fintech's staff and the customers they serve? Take the Fintech Diversity Scorecard: lnkd.in/ePuUuecf
1
3
351
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
25 Nov 2023
It's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, & it's important to discuss the economic violence women experience & the relationship between economic & other forms of gender-based violence. #NoExcuse
Read more w/ @FundacionWWBCol: bit.ly/3QTon1K
2
3
401
27 Nov 2023
Are you attending @FTlive this week? Join me on 11/29 alongside Annerie Vreugdenhil (@ABNAMRO), Rajesh Bansal (@rbinnovationhub), Christopher Hagen (@Oracle), & Liz Lumley (@TheBanker) as we discuss the future of banking in the era of data and AI.
banking.live.ft.com/agenda/s…
27 Nov 2023
The Global Banking Summit kicks off today. Join us for the next three days of unparalleled insights and discussions on leadership strategies for the future of banking.
Follow the #FTBanking thread for key highlights of the day
1
184
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
1 Nov 2023
"Women with access to #FinancialServices are better equipped to deal with the shocks related to climate risks & to build their own resilience." @MEIskenderian
Learn why accelerating women's #FinancialInclusion is a critical response to #ClimateChange. bit.ly/3s8OM3w
3
5
467
19 Oct 2023
Women's #FinancialInclusion is an accelerator of #SustainableDevelopment for all. Take India for example, where gender-intentional digital public infrastructure has advanced their society and the economy.
Thank you @amitabhk87 for your partnership on this @AmerBanker piece!
19 Oct 2023
India leads the way in financial inclusion for women ! India's gender-intentional #DPI has been a game-changer. Initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana have accelerated women's financial inclusion, achieving 40 years of development progress in less than a decade. It has made women financially independent and transformed their lives. Financial inclusion is key to empowering underserved populations, especially women. I write with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO @womensworldbnkg for americanbanker.com
amitabhkant.co.in/upload/art…
1
2
212
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
12 Oct 2023
By 2050, #ClimateChange is expected to displace 216 million people.
This research agenda highlights key actors, topics, financial products & channels that can enable greater #FinancialResilience amidst #ClimateImpacts on women. bit.ly/3FgfTN0
1
2
272
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
23 Sep 2023
An inspiring call to action from @MEIskenderian at #UNGA78 urging governments, FSPs, and CSOs to support the Women's Digital Financial Inclusion ADVOCACY HUB’s mission by signing an open letter to pave the way for women’s greater access to and usage of digital financial services. #FinancialEqualityforWomen
21 Sep 2023
“We need the collective support of governments, financial services providers, and civil society organizations to pave the way for greater access to and usage of digital financial services.”@MEIskenderian
#UNGA78
Join us in signing the open letter: rb.gy/yolkz
1
4
466
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
21 Sep 2023
"Listening to women so you can better respond to their needs because women want economic independence; collaborating with women's organisation; & funding anticipatory action so we can empower women before crisis hits" @EdemWosornu speaking at #UNGA #FinancialEqualityforWomen
5
13
437
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
21 Sep 2023
“We need the collective support of governments, financial services providers, and civil society organizations to pave the way for greater access to and usage of digital financial services.”@MEIskenderian
#UNGA78
Join us in signing the open letter: rb.gy/yolkz
1
4
700
21 Sep 2023
Many innovative approaches for dealing with the climate crisis will be more impactful if they’re in the hands of a financially empowered woman.
Honored to be part of #TechonomyClimate & discuss the link between women’s economic empowerment & global challenges of #ClimateChange.
1
3
221
Mary Ellen Iskenderian retweeted
20 Sep 2023
Wonderful to have PAI's CEO, Rebecca Finlay, connect with @MEIskenderian (@womensworldbnkg) and Tia Hodges (@MetLife) at #UNGA78 today!
The event and discussions centered on closing the gender gap and harnessing technology to achieve #SDGs.
2
5
661
20 Sep 2023
#UNGA78 kicked off for @womensworldbnkg with a discussion on how to build the strongest pathways to meaningful scale and impact in women’s #FinancialInclusion in Africa. 🌍
Read key takeaways from our Regional Head for Africa, Ade Ashaye: womensworldbanking.org/insig…
4
88
5 Sep 2023
There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women is officially available in paperback today. It’s been quite a ride getting here so I thought I would share the highlights of this journey. 🧵 👇
1
2
7
935
5 Sep 2023
Such a thrill to see my book on the shelves of @CompassSFO: a distinct reminder my book is out in the world.
My mission with this book is to share the power of women's #financialinclusion, and I hope it inspires readers to do their part in economically empowering women.
1
1
5
152
5 Sep 2023
Thank you to everyone who supported me along the many steps of this journey! #WomenAuthors
If you have a US mailing address you can use the code READMIT15 for 15% off your order through this link: bit.ly/44ppkUk
2
1,341