#1: Women, money & investing: why there has never been a better time for women investors with Barbara Stewart

Barbara Stewart is a Chartered Financial Analyst with 28 years in the investment management industry, five years as a foreign currency trader and then two decades as a portfolio manager investing on behalf of high net worth entrepreneurs.  Ten years ago Barbara saw a need to challenge outdated financial industry stereotypes and share positive messages about women and money.  Today, Barbara is recognised worldwide as one of the leading researchers in women and finance. Her Rich Thinking® global research papers quote smart women from all ages, professions and industry. Barbara is a keynote speaker for CFA Societies, banks and stock exchanges around the world, and conducts interview driven research for financial institutions in Canada and globally. The key topics we discuss in the podcast include: Why is the world waking up to women investors now? What does the financial services industry need to do differently in order to engage more women? Why are women 'risk aware' as opposed to 'risk averse'? How do women invest differently to men? How can more women engage around their money & investing? This podcast was recorded on 8 February 2020.