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International Day of Persons with Disability 2019: The future is accessible

International Day of Persons with Disability 2019: The future is accessible

This International Day of Persons with Disability, we want people to remember that there is no single definition of what…

This International Day of Persons with Disability, we want people to remember that there is no single definition of what…

Explore our world | 4 Dec 2019

Our female CEOs: Autonomy and avoiding negativity – Rowena’s story

Our female CEOs: Autonomy and avoiding negativity – Rowena’s story

Rowena Everson, our CEO, Poland, on the rewards of helping colleagues progress, and the importance of autonomy

Rowena Everson, our CEO, Poland, on the rewards of helping colleagues progress, and the importance of autonomy

Explore our world | 26 Nov 2019

International Men’s Day 2019: celebrating male role models

International Men’s Day 2019: celebrating male role models

This International Men’s Day is about highlighting our male colleagues who are making a positive difference and challenging archaic attitudes

This International Men’s Day is about highlighting our male colleagues who are making a positive difference and challenging archaic attitudes

Explore our world | 19 Nov 2019

Our female CEOs: From chartered accountant to CEO – Zarin’s story

Our female CEOs: From chartered accountant to CEO – Zarin’s story

Zarin Daruwala, our CEO, India, on learning on the job in agribusiness, and how work-life balance should not compromise one's…

Zarin Daruwala, our CEO, India, on learning on the job in agribusiness, and how work-life balance should not compromise one's…

Explore our world | 12 Nov 2019

Our female CEOs: From student union to senior management – Cynthia’s story

Our female CEOs: From student union to senior management – Cynthia’s story

Cynthia El Asmar, our CEO, Lebanon, on how our experiences make us who we are, and the importance of building…

Cynthia El Asmar, our CEO, Lebanon, on how our experiences make us who we are, and the importance of building…

Explore our world | 6 Nov 2019

Our female CEOs: Sharing positivity and staying resilient – Mary’s story

Our female CEOs: Sharing positivity and staying resilient – Mary’s story

Mary Huen, our CEO, Hong Kong, on getting out of your comfort zone and the importance of diversity

Mary Huen, our CEO, Hong Kong, on getting out of your comfort zone and the importance of diversity

Explore our world | 28 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Learning, leading and home in time for netball – Tracy’s story

Our female CEOs: Learning, leading and home in time for netball – Tracy’s story

Tracy Clarke, our CEO, Europe & Americas, and CEO, Private Banking, on democratic leadership and the importance of getting to…

Tracy Clarke, our CEO, Europe & Americas, and CEO, Private Banking, on democratic leadership and the importance of getting to…

Explore our world | 22 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Smashing the stereotypes – Lynette’s story

Our female CEOs: Smashing the stereotypes – Lynette’s story

Lynette Ortiz, our CEO, Philippines, on challenging gender stereotypes and inspiring women in the country

Lynette Ortiz, our CEO, Philippines, on challenging gender stereotypes and inspiring women in the country

Explore our world | 15 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Leadership, reinvention and relevancy – Rola’s story

Our female CEOs: Leadership, reinvention and relevancy – Rola’s story

Rola Abu Manneh, our CEO, UAE, on leading the diversity and inclusion agenda, and the barriers to female leadership

Rola Abu Manneh, our CEO, UAE, on leading the diversity and inclusion agenda, and the barriers to female leadership

Explore our world | 8 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Lessons in life and leadership – Jerry’s story

Our female CEOs: Lessons in life and leadership – Jerry’s story

Jerry Zhang, our CEO, China, on how she maintains a work-life balance, and finding potential in mistakes

Jerry Zhang, our CEO, China, on how she maintains a work-life balance, and finding potential in mistakes

Explore our world | 23 Sep 2019

Our female CEOs: The principles of management – Caroline’s story

Our female CEOs: The principles of management – Caroline’s story

Caroline Eber-Ittel, our CEO and Country Head, Global Banking, France, on how management is about following your instincts and doing…

Caroline Eber-Ittel, our CEO and Country Head, Global Banking, France, on how management is about following your instincts and doing…

Explore our world | 16 Sep 2019

We’re banking on cultural diversity

We’re banking on cultural diversity

We celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by spotlighting some of our Chinese ‘corridor bankers’

We celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by spotlighting some of our Chinese ‘corridor bankers’

Explore our world | 21 May 2019

IDAHOTB 2019: a celebration of inclusivity

IDAHOTB 2019: a celebration of inclusivity

We spoke to our colleagues Ravi and Dharm about their experiences as LGBT+ people in India, and their reactions to…

We spoke to our colleagues Ravi and Dharm about their experiences as LGBT+ people in India, and their reactions to…

Explore our world | 17 May 2019

I feel like the skills I offer are taken seriously

I feel like the skills I offer are taken seriously

Sankareswaran Srinivasan, an analyst in our Chennai office, lost one of his senses when he was just six months old…

Sankareswaran Srinivasan, an analyst in our Chennai office, lost one of his senses when he was just six months old…

Explore our world | 3 Dec 2018

How I found my work-life balance: Evangelos’ story

How I found my work-life balance: Evangelos’ story

When Evangelos found himself juggling a newborn baby, the passing of his mother, and commitments at work, he learned a…

When Evangelos found himself juggling a newborn baby, the passing of his mother, and commitments at work, he learned a…

Explore our world | 19 Nov 2018

It’s OK to not be OK

It’s OK to not be OK

There's no such thing as ‘business as usual’ when it comes to mental health - stories from our people

There's no such thing as ‘business as usual’ when it comes to mental health - stories from our people

Explore our world | 9 Oct 2018

Women in tech: Alicia’s story

Women in tech: Alicia’s story

Alicia joined us to prove that women can succeed in the tech world

Alicia joined us to prove that women can succeed in the tech world

Explore our world | 19 Mar 2018

The eight elements of girl power

The eight elements of girl power

Our new report reveals what it will take to give underprivileged girls a brighter future

Our new report reveals what it will take to give underprivileged girls a brighter future

Explore our world | 7 Mar 2018

Roger’s story: they laughed when I joined a bank

Roger’s story: they laughed when I joined a bank

An engineer turned banker, Roger wants to raise the bar in one of the world’s most hazardous industries

An engineer turned banker, Roger wants to raise the bar in one of the world’s most hazardous industries

Explore our world | 14 Feb 2018

We can’t let the threat of terrorism halt the flow of aid money

We can’t let the threat of terrorism halt the flow of aid money

Some banks are withdrawing support for charities because a minority have had ties to terrorism, but not banking them could…

Some banks are withdrawing support for charities because a minority have had ties to terrorism, but not banking them could…

Explore our world | 14 Nov 2017

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