February 05, 2020
In this article, Zafirah Zein describes how “…after the #MeToo movement made headlines and women’s rights became a front and centre issue globally,” the world of finance seems “to be waking up to the benefits of inclusivity.” She outlines how gender lens investing is creating “an enabling space for women-led businesses.” She also notes that while financial institutions are increasingly recognizing the large potential of gender lens investing, women remain heavily underserved and underrepresented in Asia.