Female participation at board level in finance above 36%

Women in Finance Charter shows strong progress in past three years

Financial Services Ireland director Patricia Callan said the rise of female representation at board level in financial services 'represents strong progress'. Picture: Julen Behal

Female participation at board level in financial services has increased from 30% to 36.3% over the past three years, according to the annual report of Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter.

The third annual report was compiled by the ESRI in collaboration with Banking and Payments Federation Ireland, Financial Services Ireland (part of Ibec), Insurance Ireland, and Irish Funds. The Government-supported initiative seeks to improve female representation at all levels in financial services firms in Ireland.