Past Event Highlights
If you missed any of FWSF’s women-in-finance events in San Francisco or the East Bay, click on the links below for event highlights.
Our signature events include the FWSF Financial Woman or the Year luncheon and scholarship awards ceremony.
To get more involved, see our list of upcoming events.
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Pitfalls, Perils and Possibilities of Investing in Asia–A Fund Manager’s Perspective
Teresa Kong, CFA and Portfolio Manager at Matthews International Capital Management, spoke to a full house at the jointly sponsored FWA and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco event on May 15th. Teresa’s talk highlighted the differences between the U.S. and China’s interpretation and implementation of international accounting, and corporate and securities laws.
Read moreFine Wine and Food Pairing in the East Bay
FWA members and guests spent a warm summer evening on July 18 networking and catching up while pairing delicious food and wine. Thirty-five members and guests filled the AuburnJames Tasting Room and Art Gallery in the heart of historic downtown Danville with lively discussion.
Read moreThe Economic and Social Impacts of Global Aging
At the City Club of San Francisco in July, we learned that global aging is leading tomorrow’s economic, social, and political decision-making into new frontiers.
Read moreSpeed Networking: Brand and Promote Yourself in Three Minutes
The accounting and consulting firm of Burr Pilger Mayer in Walnut Creek hosted the FWA East Bay’s Fall Speed Networking event on Wednesday evening, September 26. This event was attended by business, finance, and accounting professionals from around the Bay Area, representing firms such as Robert Half International, Burr Pilger Mayer, Fehr & Peers, McDonalds USA, BBVA Compass, AT&T, Bank of the West, Working Solutions, and more.
Read moreDiversity Celebrated: Three Dynamite Women of Color Lead a Spirited Discussion on Their Paths to Success
At FWA’s first ever diversity-focused event, members and guests were captivated by our panel of three accomplished women, each taking a different career path, telling a different story and yet sharing certain common lessons that inspired our audience.
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