IMRF launches results of first #WomenInSAR survey

IMRF launches results of first #WomenInSAR survey

To mark International Women’s Day, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has revealed the results of the first survey to examine the representation of women across the maritime search and rescue (SAR) sector. 

The #WomenInSAR survey, which was supported by Trinity House, attracted more than 1600 participants from women and men in 48 different countries.  The research sought to explore the challenges and barriers faced by women...

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A ‘she-cession’ hurts us all, Roadmapping the transition from LIBOR

A ‘she-cession’ hurts us all, Roadmapping the transition from LIBOR

Commentary: A ‘she-cession’ hurts us all

By Ana Botín, Executive Chairman of Santander

Every March we take stock of women’s rights in the world: looking at how far we’ve come and, more importantly, how much further we still have to go. But 2020 was a year like no other for gender equality. The social and economic consequences of the pandemic have fallen disproportionately on women. There is even a word for it: ‘she-cession’. As we...

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WISTA and IWD 2021

WISTA and IWD 2021

Despina Panayiotou-Theodosiou, President WISTA International

The importance of diversity and the roles of women in maritime are part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day (IWD 2021) taking place today (Monday 8 March 2021). Despina Panayiotou-Theodosiou, President of WISTA International commented on the day: “The recognition of the vital roles women play in the maritime world have been thrown into even greater perspective by the global pandemic. The importance of...

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Gender Balance Index 2021, Roaring back or overheating? The long-term effect of fiscal stimulus

Gender Balance Index 2021, Roaring back or overheating? The long-term effect of fiscal stimulus

Monday 8 March 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.10.1

GBI report reveals stalling diversity drive  

Financial institutions are failing to accelerate diversity drives, the eighth edition of OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index reveals. In the most comprehensive study to date of diversity in the top levels at central banks, sovereign funds, public pension funds and commercial banks, only three out of 540 institutions achieved a...

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Mullen Group adds customs warehouse, container delivery outfit to portfolio

Mullen facility

Canadian trucking and logistics company Mullen Group (TSX: MTL) announced an agreement to acquire Mississauga, Ontario-based International Warehousing & Distribution Inc. (IWD), a provider of customs warehouse and container delivery services.

IWD offers short-term warehouse storage of goods awaiting customs clearance, delivery of import and export airfreight, and full container delivery throughout the greater Toronto area. The company uses a group of dedicated contractors to facilitate pickup...

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