Women in Wealth Awards 2017

www.wealthandfinance-news.com 10 Wealth & Finance International - September 2017 knowledge to drive success in their firm. However, tenacity and hard work are key to overcoming the challenge and gaining the respect of others within the market. “Another challenge many women face is achieving success whilst stating true to themselves at the same time. It can be very easy to become aggressive or overly tough in order to make an impression, but I would advise that other women in a similar position work to make sure that they retain their individual personality and support their colleagues, as this is more important to long term success than being bullish in the boardroom.” Despite these difficulties, Fanny believes that the market is becoming better for women, with the help of industry awards such as the Women in Wealth Awards, which showcase the achievements of women of all ages and nationalities. “Awards such as this, which highlight the immense success of women from around the world and across the financial industry, are incredibly important to ensuring that women continue to succeed in this traditionally male dominated space. Many women do not get the recognition they deserve within our industry, so showcasing their talent in this way boasts their confidence and allows them to continue to grow and achieve. I am extremely proud of winning this award, it is a great recognition of all that I have achieved.” Whilst women face many challenges in this path to success in the financial market, the industry as whole is currently incredibly prosperous, as Fanny discusses. “Currently the financial industry is experiencing a time of great change and opportunity, as new Fintech options allow for businesses throughout the market to offer innovative new solutions to their clients. “In France specifically, the industry is vibrant and dynamic, with many new competitors and regulations allowing firms such as Societe Generale the chance to adapt and change to meet their clients’ ever evolving needs. I personally have noticed that the French financial market is very closed, and as such the challenge we face now is to embrace new cultures, technologies and regulations so that every business within this thriving country can compete in the global market and provide the highest level of service possible to our clients.” Looking to the future, Fanny is honoured and excited to be working on the future of payment technology, which will revolutionise the way people purchase anything. For 150 years, Societe Generale has been constantly innovating to better serve its customers, and it will continue to do so thank to the dedication of visionaries such as Fanny, who proudly concludes by explaining the upcoming projects that will help bring the firm to even greater success. “Currently my department is creating the latest payment technologies which will allow users to pay using their phone or other items of wearable technology. These are exciting times, as we explore how to make Societe Generale a true pioneer in the payments market and ensure that our company continues to remain at the forefront of the latest developments in this fast-paced market. Our new technology will be both affordable and flexible, allowing users to make purchases around the world at the click of a button or the flick of a wrist. “With regards to my own career, I am keen to continue evolving and growing as a person. Although I am incredibly proud of winning this award, I am determined not to rest on my laurels, and as such will be seeking new successes and different ways to develop moving forward.” “These are exciting times, as we explore how to make Societe Generale a true pioneer in the payments market and ensure that our company continues to remain at the forefront of the latest developments in this fast-paced market.”