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The Power of Data for Women and Girls

ADB article demonstrates that disaggregating data on social and economic issues by gender providers better information about income and ownership at the micro level

Asian Development Bank article discusses the Evidence and Data for Global Equality project (EDGE), a joint venture by the UN Statistics Division and UN Women to integrate gender issues into official statistics for better, evidence-based policies. Generating social and economic data separated by sex tells a more complete and nuanced story about income and ownership. The need for economic and social statistical evidence by sex will become more critical to progress on gender-related UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Oct 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance

Gender and Digital Financial Inclusion: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Know?

ICRW study reviews evidence on women's access to, and use of, financial services

International Center for Research on Women report provides an overview of the field of gender and financial inclusion, particularly digital financial inclusion, including a review of key literature and development of a gap analysis based on the key themes and geography that describe where the research and policy efforts have been concentrated to date. Report seeks to identify areas for further research and opportunities to delve deeper into issues of gender and digital financial inclusion with a view to promoting and sustaining inclusive and more equitable growth and local development.

Publisher: Others Release date: Oct 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion, FinTech

Sectors: Banking, Microfinance

Guidelines on the Assessment of Suitability

EBA and ESMA guidelines for improving corporate governance

European Banking Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority joint guidelines on assessing the suitability of members of management bodies and key function holders. Aim to harmonize and improve suitability assessments within EU financial sectors and to ensure sound governance arrangements in line with the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD IV) and the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). Highlights the importance for institutions to consider whether candidates have the knowledge, qualifications and skills necessary to safeguard proper and prudent management of the institution.

Publisher: Regional Standard-Setting Bodies Release date: Sep 2017

Type: Guideline

Parent: Capital Requirements Directive - CRD IV, Markets in Financial Instruments Directive - MiFID II

Topics: Corporate governance, Gender equality

Sectors: Banking, Securities

The Business Case for Promoting Improved Gender Balance in Financial Institutions

TC note sets out arguments for increasing female participation on boards and in senior executive roles

Toronto Centre note discusses: i) business case and economic rationale for increasing women's representation on boards and in senior executive roles; ii) link between gender diversity and better corporate performance; iii) global overview of gender diversity initiatives undertaken by financial regulators and governments to drive progress on the representation of women on boards and in executive roles; and iv) best practices to foster higher gender diversity and more robust board recruitment practices.

Publisher: Toronto Centre Release date: Sep 2017

Type: TC Notes

Peer: Advancing Women's Digital Financial Inclusion , Women Matter: Making the Breakthrough, Improving the Gender Balance on British Boards , Women in the Boardroom: A Global Perspective

Topics: Corporate governance, Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

Banking on Women Leaders: A Case for More?

IMF research examines link between financial stability and gender

International Monetary Fund research study measures large gap between representation of men and women in leadership positions in banks and bank supervision agencies worldwide. Results show that many low- and middle-income countries have a higher share of women on bank boards and bank supervision agency boards compared to advanced economies. Evidence suggests that the presence of women as well as a higher share of women on bank boards is associated with greater bank stability.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Sep 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Corporate governance

Sectors: Banking

Closing the Gender Gap: The Role of Financial Regulators

TC webcast provides overview of issues around gender equality and financial regulation

Toronto Centre webcast discusses: i) importance of gender equality and diversity; ii) why closing the gender gap is important; iii) what other countries are doing about gender equality and how Canada compares; and iv) what regulators and supervisors can do to close the gender gap.

Publisher: Toronto Centre Release date: Aug 2017

Type: TC Videos

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

Guide to Increase Women's Financial Inclusion Through Digital Financial Services

USAIDand FHI 360 report on overcoming barriers to women's access to digital financial services in Bangladesh

United States Agency for International Development and FHI 360 report examines means to overcome barriers to women's access to digital financial services in terms of reach, content and approach in Bangladesh and elsewhere.

Publisher: Others Release date: Aug 2017 Country: Bangladesh

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking, Microfinance

Bridging the Gender Gap: Promoting Women's Financial Inclusion

Tools and guidance from the AFI network

Alliance for Financial Inclusion publication comprises a set of toolkits, guidance notes, case studies, a survey report and an action plan to help narrow the gender gap in financial inclusion.

Publisher: Others Release date: Aug 2017

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance, Microinsurance, Banking, Insurance

Banking on Women: Gender Intelligence for Banks - Moving the Needle on Gender Equality

IFC report analyzes the impact of a Pakistani bank's Gender Intelligence Training Program

International Finance Corporation report sets out results of efforts by Pakistani bank to address gender equality for both its women employees and women customers. Findings show: i) gender intelligence training led to a measurable increase in positive gender awareness among the trained population as compared to the untrained population; ii) positive effects observed among trained employees with regard to support for women at the banks and women's confidence level; iii) branches whose managers have been trained in gender intelligence outperform branches with untrained managers in terms of increased deposits by women; and iv) training needs to be part of a comprehensive strategy.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Aug 2017 Country: Pakistan

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Financial inclusion, Gender equality

Sectors: Banking, Microfinance

Women Are Key for Future Growth: Evidence From Canada

IMF working paper demonstrates benefits of female labour force participation to labour productivity growth

International Monetary Fund working paper presents empirical evidence that an increase in female labour force participation is positively associated with labour productivity growth. The government has stepped up its efforts to improve gender equality as part of its growth strategy. However, to maximize the policy outcome given a budget constraint, provision of subsidized child care should be better targeted to working parents.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Jul 2017 Country: Canada

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

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The Power of Data for Women and Girls

Gender and Digital Financial Inclusion: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Know?

Guidelines on the Assessment of Suitability

The Business Case for Promoting Improved Gender Balance in Financial Institutions

Banking on Women Leaders: A Case for More?

Closing the Gender Gap: The Role of Financial Regulators

Guide to Increase Women's Financial Inclusion Through Digital Financial Services

Bridging the Gender Gap: Promoting Women's Financial Inclusion

Banking on Women: Gender Intelligence for Banks - Moving the Needle on Gender Equality

Women Are Key for Future Growth: Evidence From Canada

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