Leadership Council confirmed for Women Regulators Network
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Advancing gender-intentional policy and strengthening women’s leadership in financial regulation globally
Financial Innovation for Impact, in collaboration with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, has today announced the launch of a Leadership Council for the Women Regulators Network (WRN).
The Women Regulators Network is powered by the Regulator Knowledge Exchange (RKE), a peer-led digital platform launched in 2022. The RKE connects 3,000 regulators from over 300 organisations across 140+ countries, with strong representation from low- and middle-income economies. 45% of RKE members are women, and in a 2024 survey, 77% of women members said the RKE has empowered them in their regulatory roles.
Deborah Young, Head of the Women Regulators Network, comments: "Increasing the presence and influence of women in regulatory leadership can help shift policy from gender-neutral to gender-intentional, actively advancing women’s financial empowerment. Through real-world insights from policymakers and a deliberately diverse Council, we aim to address the challenges facing women in regulatory leadership today."
The Leadership Council will guide the strategic direction and priorities of the WRN. It will be co-chaired by Her Excellency Fatma Abdulla Al Jabri, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for Financial Crime, Market Conduct and Consumer Protection, and Christina R. Rolle, Executive Director of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas. They comment:
“Our vision with the Women Regulators Network is to create a future where financial systems are truly inclusive, shaped by the amplified voices and strengthened leadership of women. To achieve this, we will focus on deep collaboration, impactful knowledge exchange, and powerful advocacy. The Council will be our guiding force, tasked with developing the strategies and key performance indicators that will ensure we turn this vision into tangible results. ”
“The Women Regulators Network is a global platform to advance issues critical to women’s wellbeing and future prosperity. Our Council will bring together diverse perspectives to deliver outcomes that benefit not only female policymakers, but also women entrepreneurs, leaders, and those excluded from financial services. I’m honoured to Co-Chair this initiative and to collaborate with such an accomplished group within the Council and the wider RKE community.”
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