A Heartbreaking Loss for Our Community
Dear WIFM Community, It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that our President and CEO, Cassandra Seier, passed away unexpectedly this past weekend. This loss is immeasurable. Cassandra touched so many lives across our community, and her absence is already felt in ways that words cannot capture. Cassandra was […]
Karen Wares Appointed President & CEO and Cassandra Seier Appointed to Advisory Council
We are thrilled to announce that Karen Wares has been appointed as the new President & CEO of Women in Financial Markets (WIFM). Karen has been a WIFM Board Member since 2021 and has served as Chair of the WIFM Sponsorship Committee, Chair of the WIFM Gala Committee, and Co-Chair of the WIFM Ally Program. […]
Welcome new WIFM Board Member, Tara Pardo
Women in Financial Markets is honored to announce our newest addition to the Board of Directors. We are thrilled to welcome Tara Pardo, Financial Consultant, Fidelity. Welcome Tara! Tara Pardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she brings years of industry and life experiences to guide clients in making smart and […]
Welcome new WIFM Board Member, Katie Oliverio
Women in Financial Markets is honored to announce our newest addition to the Board of Directors. We are thrilled to welcome Katie Oliverio, Senior Trading Documentation Negotiator, Point72. Welcome Katie! Katie Oliverio joined Point72 in April 2025 as a Senior Trading Documentation Negotiator on the Financing and Transaction Management Group within the Legal […]
Welcome new WIFM Board Member, Simona Composto
Women in Financial Markets is honored to announce our newest addition to the Board of Directors. We are thrilled to welcome Simona Composto, Senior Director, Bank of America. Welcome Simona! Simona Composto is currently a Senior Director at Bank of America having joined the EMEA Futures & Options, OTC Clearing, FXPB and FIPB […]
Welcome new WIFM Board Member, Vanessa Battaglia
Women in Financial Markets is honored to announce our newest addition to the Board of Directors. We are thrilled to welcome Vanessa Battaglia, Director and Assistant General Counsel, Bank of America. Welcome Vanessa! Vanessa is a Director and Assistant General Counsel at Bank of America, where she is a key adviser to their […]
Welcome new WIFM Board Member, Nichola Hunter
Women in Financial Markets is honored to announce our newest addition to the Board of Directors. We are thrilled to welcome Nichola Hunter, Chair of iSwap and Head of Strategic Macro eSolutions, TP ICAP. Welcome Nichola! With over 25 years of experience in banking and electronic trading, Nichola has played a significant role in driving […]
Julie Winkler Appointed Chair & Marisol Collazo Appointed to Advisory Council
We are thrilled to announce that Julie Winkler has been appointed as the new Chair of Women in Financial Markets (WIFM). Julie, a WIFM board member since 2021, brings a wealth of experience and a remarkable career in the financial services industry, positioning her as a visionary leader to guide our organization into the future. […]
Lean In – Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF) is now a part of Women in Financial Markets (WIFM)!
We are excited to announce that Lean In – Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF) is now a part of Women in Financial Markets (WIFM)! We are passionately committed to our mission to connect, elevate, and advance female professionals in the financial market ecosystem through education, mentorship, and access to a global network of […]
Women in Derivatives Rebrands to Women in Financial Markets to Reflect Membership Growth
Women in Derivatives Rebrands to Women in Financial Markets to Reflect Membership Growth New York – September 6, 2023 – Women in Financial Markets (WIFM), a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect, elevate, and advance women in the financial services industry, today announced a rebrand, changing its name from Women in Derivatives (WIND) to […]