At the FutureBoards Cross-border Dialogue at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London, we took a closer look at the state of play on gender balance in the financial sector. We explored similarities and differences experienced by women in finance in UK and Norway. And more importantly: We asked what is the role of investors and boards, and how can they, and how should they contribute. Please find full program here.

Thanks to excellent panelists David Styles, Director Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting Council | Deborah Gilshan, Environmental, Social and Governance Investment Director, Aberdeen Standard Investments/Co-Chair 30% Club Investor Group and Founder The 100% Club | Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief CG Officer, Norges Bank Investment Management | Knut Brundtland, Group CEO ABG Sunndal Collier, and to Dina Medland, independent writer, BoardTalk, for moderating the discussion.

Thanks to all attendants for coming, for listening and sharing your views and ideas. A warm thanks to the speakers for their insightful presentations and inspiring thoughts. Big thanks to Ms Mona Juul, Norway’s Ambassador to UK for hosting the event. Thanks to Her Excellency’s team; Martina Østerhus, Christine Hauan Hauge and Lea Ytrehus for immaculate organization. And last, but not least, thanks to ABGSC Women in Finance Foundation for supporting the event!