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Mary Ellen Iskenderian of Women's World Banking shares her journey from traditional finance to leading global women's financial inclusion efforts. Drawing on 18 years as president and CEO, Mary Ellen explains how Women's World Banking evolved from its founding at the first UN women's conference to become both an NGO and an impact-focused asset manager.With hosts Penny Zacharias and Casey Nelson, Mary Ellen discusses how digital technology transformed financial inclusion during the pandemic, helping reach 86 million women with vital financial services. She reveals the $700 billion opportunity that financial institutions miss by not serving women as viable customers and shares insights on how gender-focused investment drives both social impact and strong business returns.Connect and Learn More☑️ Mary Ellen Iskenderian | LinkedIn☑️ Women's World Banking | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube☑️ Penny Zacharias | LinkedIn☑️ Casey Nelson | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information

Expanding credit for women entrepreneurs in the Global South, and how fintech can help.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we dive deep into the world of financial inclusion with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Microfinance has long been hailed as a key tool for empowering women in emerging markets, but as Mary Ellen explains, true financial empowerment requires far more than just access to microloans.We explore how Women's World Banking is rethinking financial inclusion—looking beyond small-scale loans to other necessities like savings, insurance, and digital banking. Mary Ellen breaks down the complexities of creating sustainable economic growth, highlighting the importance of building financial resilience, promoting long-term wealth creation, and ensuring women have the tools to navigate both personal and global economic challenges.Throughout the conversation, we discuss the vital role of financial literacy, access to capital, and how tailored financial services can create lasting change for women entrepreneurs and their communities. This episode challenges the traditional view of microfinance and dives into the broader strategy needed to empower women economically—unlocking opportunities for sustainable, inclusive development.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on what it really takes to build a financially inclusive future for women around the world.Learn more about Women's World Banking: https://www.womensworldbanking.org/Mary Ellen Iskenderian is the President and CEO of Women's World Banking, a global nonprofit dedicated to serving the nearly one billion women excluded by the formal financial sector. She joined Women's World Banking in 2006 and leads its global team in partnering with financial institutions and policymakers around the world to design and develop solutions and programs that facilitate systemic change for women. Additionally, she oversees Women's World Banking's asset management business that makes direct equity investments in financial service providers as a means to advance women in the workplace and as customers.Mary Ellen is a passionate advocate for women's economic empowerment through greater access to finance; she urgeCheck out Public.com at the link http://public.com/wallstreetskinnyJoin the waitlist for our flagship course on IB and PE fundamentals!https://the-wall-street-skinny.mykajabi.com/waitlist-opt-in-IBDPublic Disclosure: All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank.Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1828849), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.Our content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO of Women's World Banking, joins David Bank for an Agents of Impact interview. They discuss the organization's 45 years of work advancing financial inclusion for low-income women around the globe and new initiatives around fintech, financial wellness and climate resilience. Read more by heading over to impactapha.com/podcasts

This week Liz Lumley sits down with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and chief executive of Women's World Banking, to discuss gender lens investing and strategies, the role of AI in achieving gender parity, and how focusing on women can better fight climate risks and build resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Empowerment is the ability to make choices... and... having economic tools, economic resources is a way of providing the means for those choices." The world has come a long way since 1974 when women in America could not have their own bank account or checking account without their husband's signature. The 1st United Nations World Conference on Women in 1975 and the subsequent creation of Women's World Banking in 1979, have played a massive part in enabling women today to achieve financial independence and be economically empowered. Mary Ellen Iskenderian has been at the helm of Women's World Banking for 18 years. She joins us today to talk about how far we have come with respect to women's financial inclusion, her organisation's work in this area, particularly in low-income settings, and how far we have yet still to go. We talk about her book, ‘There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women' - a reference to the nearly one billion women, who until a couple of years ago, were outside of formal financial systems - and how women's financial inclusion is not just good for women and their families, but also, good for business, good for the resilience of the global economy, and essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Recorded May 2024.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women's World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they need to achieve security and prosperity. Ms. Iskenderian has led the Women's World Banking global team, based in New York, since 2006 and also serves on the Investment Committees of its two impact investment funds. Previously, Ms. Iskenderian worked at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank, and the investment bank Lehman Brothers. Ms. Iskenderian is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as a member of the Women's Forum of New York and the UN's Business and Sustainable Development Commission. She serves as a Director on the Board of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Ms. Iskenderian holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Recently, she was recognized in the Forbes 50 over 50: Investment list, which highlights female investors and financial leaders. Her first book, There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women, was published by MIT Press in April 2022.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they need to achieve security and prosperity. Ms. Iskenderian has led the Women’s World Banking global team, based in New York, since 2006 and also serves on the Investment Committees of its two impact investment funds. Previously, Ms. Iskenderian worked at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank, and the investment bank Lehman Brothers. Ms. Iskenderian is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as a member of the Women’s Forum of New York and the UN’s Business and Sustainable Development Commission. She serves as a Director on the Board of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Ms. Iskenderian holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Recently, she was recognized in the Forbes 50 over 50: Investment list, which highlights female investors and financial leaders. Her first book, There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women, was published by MIT Press in April 2022.

In Episode 28 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Matthias and Mary Ellen examine the persistent gender gap in financial inclusion and its linkages to digital inclusion. Matthias and Mary Ellen begin their conversation by analysing why finance is not optimised ... Read more

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking joins us to discuss the importance of women's financial inclusion. We look at the topic of women's financial inclusion from various angles, including digital literacy, social norms and impact investing, and we also look at some of the research that tells us that this is not just a moral imperative but also an objective that makes commercial sense. Women's World Banking is a 44-year old global non-profit organisation and they currently work with 65 partners in 36 countries. Their partners include a range of organisations, such as mainstream banks, FinTechs, mobile money provides and non-bank financial institutions that recognise the commercial potential of serving low-income women in a responsible and sustainable way. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 200+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   

Despite the progress we have made in the women's movement, there is still a noticeable gap in the conversation around women and their finances. For some, the end of a marriage can be a financial setback—one that tends to leave women having to crawl their way back to being financially solvent. Eliza VanCort is all too familiar with this struggle, and so she prepares a special episode for us. Here, she invites Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Mary talks about the damaging messages women get about finance. She then shows us how to take control of our finances and shares what we can teach our daughters to help ensure their financial future. In this conversation, Eliza and Mary tell us that a man is not a financial plan. Join them today and discover the power of women in finance. Be inspired to secure your future!

So far, the world has failed to keep up with the U.N. development goals for gender equality… and the clock is ticking. Can increased financial inclusion and political participation for women help bridge the gap?   Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, believes our traditional financial system fails women. She speaks with Ray Suarez about how tech and global investment can help level the playing field.    Guest:   Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO of Women's World Banking and author of “There's Nothing Micro About A Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women”   Host:     Ray Suarez If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you

Live from Money 20/20 Nicole is joined on stage by two stellar guests, moving the needle on financial inclusion.Nicole is in conversation with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President at Women's World Banking and Shivani Siroya, CEO and Founder at Tala.The panel gets into 720 billion reasons for financial equity, helping women and marginalized people across the globe get access to financial products, and how to build a business with empathy. This is a special episode you won't want to miss.And our sponsor MainStreet is making it easy to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It's going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Head to MainStreet.com to sign up for their limited time offer.And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintechThank you so much!Follow Mary Ellen:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maryelleniskenderianFollow Shivani:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shivanisiroyaFollowYou can keep up-to-date with everything Humans of Fintech at https://workweek.com/brand/wtfintech/And if you've enjoyed Humans of Fintech why not try: Chicks of FinTwit, Tech Unlocked, Breaking Banks or Fintech Insider

In this episode of the What the Fintech? podcast, we're joined by president and CEO of Women's World Banking (WWB), Mary Ellen Iskenderian, to discuss how providing access to financial services across the world can ensure women not just survive, but thrive. Mary Ellen and FinTech Futures reporter Alex Pugh discuss how the world's largest network of microfinance institutions and banks marries a macro and local approach, the cultural and economic roadblocks that prevent women accessing to financial services, how to tackle ‘app islands', the war in Ukraine, and the effects of the pandemic on women gaining access to the financial ecosystem. Lastly, we discover what fintech buzzword Mary Ellen wants to liberate from Fintech Jail.

A fantastic episode packed with research, information, and insights about financial inclusion, why it matters, how it affects women, and what we can do about it.Our guest is Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the President and CEO of Women's World Banking, a passionate advocate for women's economic empowerment, and the author of the incredibly important book "There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women"With Mary Ellen we discuss: - What financial inclusion is and how it relates to gender inclusion.- The3 pillars of financial inclusion: ability to save, ability to borrow, and insurance- Why microfinance, as much as it is critically important, alone is not the answer to the gender inclusion problem- Digitalisation of finance, how it is helping close the gender financial gap, and the potential role of fintech companies- Practical recommendations that we can all implement to have an impact.Find out more about Mary Ellen here: https://www.womensworldbanking.org/about-us/our-team/mary-ellen-iskenderian/

https://www.alainguillot.com/mary-ellen-iskenderian Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women's World Banking and author of the book There's Nothing Micro about a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women

In this episode of “What Do You Understand” Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, discusses financial inclusion for women around the world. She has recently published the book There's Nothing Micro about a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the CEO of Women's World Banking, talks about her new book and the opportunities and challenges facing women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kumar Galhotra, President of Ford Blue, Ford's internal-combustion business, joins us from the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio to discuss the latest on the company's employment, production initiatives, and electric vehicle plans. Emily Chang, host of Bloomberg Technology, discusses Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg leaving the company after 14 years. Brian Kinsella, Senior VP of Product Management at Manhattan Associates, discusses the supply chain and tech. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO at Women's World Banking, talks about women working in finance and growing women in the workforce in America and developing nations. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankie's guests include the President and CEO of Women's World Banking and author of new book 'There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women' Mary Ellen Iskenderian AND insightful registered pharmacist Ben Fuchs to discuss his own line of skin care and to discuss current events like the baby formula shortage.Mary Ellen Iskenderianhttps://www.meiskenderian.com/Mary Ellen Iskenderian (@MEIskenderian) / Twitterhttps://www.womensworldbanking.org/about-us/our-team/mary-ellen-iskenderian/BOOK: There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women (MIT Press; April 19, 2022)Mary Ellen Iskenderian, author of There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women, is President and CEO of Women's World Banking, a global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to financial tools and resources they need for both security and prosperity. Mary Ellen is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as a member of the Women's Forum of New York, and the UN's Business and Sustainable Development Commission. https://www.womensworldbanking.org/Ben Knight Fuchs is a regenerated pharmacist, whose mission is the natural approach. No drugs. Ben is a pioneer in natural skin care as well with a successful business. For the past 35 years he has been developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and his own savvy customers. https://www.truthtreatments.com/Ben FuchsRegistered pharmacisthttps://www.truthtreatments.com/******Frankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.com

One reason: lack of digital IDs, say Mary Ellen Iskenderian of Women's World Banking and Janet Truncale of EY.

In this episode of Building the Future, Women's World Banking President and CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian joins Dan Runde to discuss women's economic empowerment, opportunity, and inclusion. Mary shares insights from her new book There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women, which talks about women's financial inclusion and the different opportunities for empowerment and economic growth. FinTech, the actions of policymakers, financial institutions, and consumers all make a difference in facilitating gender-inclusive finance.

Episode 65: Mary Ellen Iskenderian & Dr. Jeff Schnader Women's World Banking CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian is making a strong statement with her new book There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women. In this exclusive conversation, listen as Mary Ellen explains how access to reliable internet, legislation and general attitudes toward women around the world have contributed to why Finance has not worked for women historically. Mary Ellen even details how the War in Ukraine illustrates this point on various fronts. Mary Ellen details suggestions on what we all can do to reverse these issues in this engaging and enlightening conversation. Dr. Jeff Schnader, a graduate of the Columbia College class of 1975 and retired professor from Eastern Virginia Medical College, joins us this week to discuss his new book The Serpent Papers. Dr. Schnader participated in sit-ins, marches and protests, including the April 25, 1972 riot in front of Hamilton Hall where 1000 students were beaten by hundreds of New York City Tactical Police in full battle regalia. Are there similarities that can be drawn between the Anti-Vietnam War movement and recent movements of today including BLM and Covid-19 Vaccine debates? These discussion points and more are unpacked this week on #TellUsTheTruth! *You can Subscribe to Tell Us The Truth on all leading podcast apps including the iHeart Radio App, Spreaker and iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for daily discussion about top news.*

Jess Menton, Equities Reporter with Bloomberg News, discusses markets, stocks, and inflation. Laura Wright, Producer with Bloomberg TV, discusses the French election and what it means for the US and global economies as well as the war in Ukraine. Hans Olsen, CIO at Fiduciary Trust Company, talks about markets, investing, and the economy. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO at Women's World Banking, talks about women working in finance and job opportunities in the sector in America and in developing nations. Hosted by Matt Miller and Kriti Gupta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the World Bank, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise about 90% of the global economy. But these kinds of businesses – too big for microfinance and too small for commercial bank loans with favorable rates – face many hurdles to borrow money. On today's episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we delve deeper into the “missing middle” credit gap and what can be done to improve SMEs' access to financing. Also, we look at specific barriers to women business owners, such as how low property ownership rates hinder their ability to qualify for small business loans. Host Reena Ninan talks to Ada Osakwe, founder of the Nuli Juice Company, about the various obstacles she overcame to expand her business – including her first store almost getting destroyed in Lagos, Nigeria. Then, World Bank Financial Inclusion Expert Mahesh Uttamchandani shares the financial solutions he is most excited about for SMEs. Special thanks this week to IFC's Jessica Schnabel, who recommended we talk to Ada Osakwe, and to Mary Ellen Iskenderian from Women's World Banking. The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is a Foreign Policy podcast made possible through funding by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.*Correction note 3:30 p.m. EST, Apr. 7: An earlier version of this episode called Mahesh Uttamchandani an economist. That has been corrected to reflect his title as a financial inclusion expert. We apologize for the error. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Access to property is arguably one of the most important paths for women's income security. But for many, there are not only economic barriers to owning property but also legal obstacles. For example, there are approximately 75 countries where women still do not have the same rights as men to inherit property.On today's episode of The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we follow the story of Rachel Korir. Her legal battle to get her fair share of her father's property in Kenya revealed gaps in the country's recent constitutional reforms, which aimed to make property rights equal among men and women. We also speak to Cardiff University professor Ambreena Manji, who specializes in East African land, law, and development. Two years ago, Manji also wrote a book titled The Struggle for Land and Justice in Kenya.Special thanks this week to Dominic Kirui, who first reported about Korir and helped us produce our interview; Olivia Bitanihirwe, who provided Korir's voice-over; and Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the president and CEO of Women's World Banking. An early conversation with Iskenderian got us thinking more about property rights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brigit and Don welcome Mary Ellen Iskenderian to tackle the core themes within her upcoming book, There Is Nothing Micro About a Billion Women, such as the field of financial inclusion, the complexity of an untapped market, clearing the roadblocks and making a business case for financial inclusion, gaining support for this business case at scale, the ethical responsibility of policymakers to address financial inclusion, and the implications of data privacy and predatory lending practices in making this change.

Lisa Erickson, Senior VP/Head: Traditional Investment at US Bank Wealth Management, discusses the economy and markets amid inflation and the war in Ukraine. Angie Gildea, KPMG US Energy Sector Leader, talks about rising oil prices. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO at Women's World Banking, discusses women working in finance and job opportunities in the sector. Geralyn Ritter, Head of External Affairs and ESG at Organon, discusses the company's vision, women in the workplace, and women's health. Hosted by Matt Miller and Sonali Basak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial inclusion, micro-finance, climate change and sustainability - hot topics these days - are aptly covered in today's episode when Jason Henrichs interviews Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, the NGO that wants to use financial innovations to get bank accounts for 1 billion unbanked women around the world; and JP Nicols speaks with Arnaud Auger, Deputy Head of BNP Paribas C.Lab Americas (BNP's Innovation lab) as he shares insights on fintech for climate change and how to empower BNP Paribas' clients on this challenge and their journey to sustainable finance. Is it possible to measure your carbon footprint via your banking app? Automatically align your portfolio with your values? Listen to learn more. https://youtu.be/ZkIf1dkEEAA

Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian president and CEO of Women's World Banking a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women's World Banking, a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women.

Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women's World Banking, a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, joins host and Vice Dean of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative Katherine Klein to discuss the need to increase women's financial inclusion – access to bank accounts, insurance, mobile money apps, and even cell phones. Increasing women's financial inclusion will increase economic stability, prosperity, and equality for women. Iskenderian describes Women's World Banking's advisory role, policy advocacy, and impact investing.Transcript. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, joins Kopi Time to talk about giving low-income women in the developing world access to the financial tools and resources. She begins by setting the ground for where we stand with respect to gender equity. She points out that financial inclusion means more than just having a bank account; increasingly, a better indicator is access to a smartphone, in which there remains a large gender gap. She shares her organisation's rich insights into partnering with governments and entrepreneurs to come up with innovative, increasingly digital, gender-based solutions that lift up women and reduce inequality.  She explains that the research and experience of her organisation forms the basis for providing a wide range of companies with the tools and programs needed to build gender-diverse teams. Women's World Banking has also been involved in successful gender-lens investments; Mary Ellen shares her experience with fund raising, successful exits, and the impact of the pandemic on such investments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 billion women around the world remain outside of the formal financial system today. Yes, you read that right. 1 billion. In this episode we speak with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, about this staggering imbalance. We ask Mary Ellen about what it will take to close that gap and how investing in women leads to greater economic stability and prosperity for their families and communities.