The 2024 event will focus on equipping women with the tools and knowledge to build prosperous investment portfolios and, more importantly, investing for a prosperous tomorrow, says JSE.

Studies show that women make over 70% of household buying decisions and feel a bigger sense of responsibility to spend their money responsibly. However, they often shy away from investments due to a lack of knowledge and confidence.

Despite the wealth gap between men and women narrowing, many women still don't feel adequately equipped to make the right decisions to ensure financial growth and retirement protection, says the stock exchange.

In response to this and in an effort to bridge the investment gap, #JSESheInvests was initiated to create a holistic approach to make the investment landscape accessible for women. Ultimately, it was born out of a need to further women's economic empowerment and broaden financial literacy, according to JSE.

The JSE says that the 2024 edition of #JSESheInvests will take place on Saturday, 17 August. The event will include:

  • a line-up of keynote speakers
  • informative panel discussions
  • engaging Q&A sessions, and
  • prizes that will be up for grabs.

The programme features prominent speakers, including:

  • the JSE Group CEO, Leila Fourie
  • DJ, producer and businesswoman, DJ Zinhle
  • comedian and actress, Tumi Morake
  • various heads of department at the JSE representing SME as well as Capital Markets, and
  • many more experts from various financial services fields.

By bringing together accomplished female entrepreneurs, industry experts and inspiring leaders in finance, the #JSESheInvests is geared towards equipping women with the skills necessary to navigate financial services, says JSE.

"We are thrilled to be hosting the seventh installment of She Invests and look forward to engaging with women on how they can unlock new opportunities for themselves to either start or pivot their investment journey. As the JSE, we appreciate the unique role that we play as an exchange in driving economic inclusion and playing our part to level the playing field to enable the entry of women in investments and financial markets," says Vuyo Lee, director of marketing and corporate affairs at the JSE.

"We remain committed to supporting the educational needs of women who are either novice or seasoned investors as they continue on their investment journeys," adds Lee.

Few things are as important as advancing the economic participation of women, and the JSE says that it is committed to empowering women with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed investment decisions.

The JSE says that women who want to be part of the #JSESheInvests movement and also network with likeminded women can buy tickets here. The JSE has also made a provision for online attendees who are based in other provinces and unable to attend in-person.

For more information, visit www.jse.co.za. You can also follow JSE on Facebook, LinkedIn, or on X. 

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