BSX Rings The Bell For Gender Equality
The Bermuda Stock Exchange participated in World Federation of Exchanges’ Global Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony in recognition of International Women’s Day this morning [March 8].
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], a wholly owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc, today proudly announces its participation in the World Federation of Exchanges’ ninth annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023.
“BSX is hosting its bell ringing ceremony as part of the annual Women’s Day event hosted by the Bermuda International Women’s Day Committee, in partnership with the Women’s Resource Centre, on March 8, at 9.00am, Atlantic Standard Time. The Bermuda Women’s Day event includes a panel discussion and networking event focused on the message of #EmbraceEquity individually, for businesses, for our community and globally.
“The Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign is in partnership with the UN Women organization and serves as a global initiative by exchanges around the world to foster greater gender equality and highlight the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace. BSX is one of 122 exchanges around the world participating in the event this year.
“The UN Women’s theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.’ The theme celebrates women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education.”
Greg Wojciechowski, Chief Executive Officer of BSX, said, “We are excited to work with the International Women’s Day Committee in Bermuda as part of its annual event and to be participating in the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative again this year. Becoming a more diverse and inclusive company to reflect the community at large is a vital initiative for us at BSX.
“By upholding an inclusive culture and supporting a diverse array of talented professionals, we add value to the relationships we build with our employees and business partners, and ultimately create value for our shareholders.”
The spokesperson said, “Hosted for the ninth consecutive year, Ring the Bell for Gender Equality is a partnership between UN Women, UN Global Compact, Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, International Finance Corporation [IFC], and World Federation of Exchanges.
“The events bring together businesses working for gender equality and promote the Women’s Empowerment Principles [WEPs] as a means towards increased women’s participation in the economy and its importance for inclusive growth. The WEPs is a set of seven principles offering practical guidance to businesses on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community.”
Elaine Butterfield, Chair of the International Women’s Day Committee in Bermuda, said, “The Women’s Resource Centre is excited to host this prestigious event in partnership with the International Women’s Day Committee. Being joined by BSX creates an energy of inclusiveness that is a clear demonstration of BSX’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, as well as their clear intention to contribute on a measurable scale to gender equity on a corporate level.
“We greatly respect their commitment and look forward to a great event being opened by the BSX Bell.”
