Global Banking Alliance for Women

Global Banking Alliance for Women (GBA) is a non-profit organization working as an international consortium of financial institutions and other organizations interested in building women’s wealth worldwide. Its member institutions work in more than 135 countries to build innovative, comprehensive programs that bank women and provide women entrepreneurs with vital access to capital, markets, education and training.[1] It is sponsored by a number of organizations, including international financial institutions, banks and foundations working to increase women's economic empowerment. It is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Mission

GBA's mission is "to propel the growth of women in business and women’s wealth creation, while generating superior business outcomes for member financial institutions."[1]

Services and Programs

GBA works with a range of commercial banks, from multinational corporations to not-for-profit, mission-driven financial institutions, to bank women and support women entrepreneurs.[2] Members include Westpac in Australia,[3] BLC Bank in Lebanon,[4] Access Bank in Nigeria, Standard Chartered [5] and the Royal Bank of Scotland in the United Kingdom, Banco Popular in the United States, Itaú Unibanco in Brazil, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Peer Learning

Through a variety of peer learning activities, member banks network, share best practices and build the business case for serving the Women's Market as a distinct segment.

Research & Knowledge

The GBA collates the results, research, experience and advice of member banks with successful Women's Market programs, as well as conducts market intelligence research on the female economy.

Sponsors

The GBA is sponsored by:

History and Leadership

The Global Banking Alliance was established in 2000 by a network of banks. In November 2012, Inez Murray was appointed as its chief executive officer. She previously worked for Women's World Banking. GBA is also guided by a governing board.

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