Celebrating International Women’s Day #AccelerateAction

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #AccelerateAction, so we asked our colleagues to tell us about the actions they’re taking to accelerate gender equality.

We believe creating an inclusive environment requires effort from everyone, regardless of their role or position.

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made whilst acknowledging there is always more to do.

Read a selection of the answers below, all of them can be found on our dedicated International Women’s Day page.

Simon Tong – Chief Executive Officer

What actions have you taken to accelerate gender equality? 

As part of our ongoing partnership with Global Women, we have doubled the number of female leaders attending the Active Leaders Programme for 2025. Additionally, our firm is measuring and reporting our gender pay gap as part of the Global Women initiative and are actively taking steps to close it.

We have a busy family life with two active children. Equality is demonstrated daily by sharing the responsibilities of running our household and managing our children and their activities. We aim to instil the values of equality and shared responsibilities through our daily actions.

Jennifer Moreton – Director & Investment Adviser, Christchurch

Financial independence and entrepreneurship are powerful drivers of gender equality. What actions enable women to be financially independent and/or entrepreneurial?

Don’t wait and don’t doubt yourself! Don’t wait for the right time or the right opportunity – just get started and surround yourself with people who can help you and can see your vision for your future. And remember, you’re not on your own.

Want to learn more?

Read all 11 answers here >

Craigs Women’s Wealth has been running for over 15 years, with the aim of empowering women to invest, by providing education and guidance. We know that supporting women to improve their financial confidence and knowledge improves not only their lives but also those of their families and their long-term security and success.